Cable Cars

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SoMa
401 Van Ness, San Francisco, California 94102(415) 673-6864
Description: San Francisco is famous for its steep, straight streets but probably even more so for the cable cars that climb up and down them. The cable cars are both a tourist attraction and a good way of navigating the city without...Read More
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Cable Cars
Cable Cars

by dkm1981

Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

November 12, 2011

Best of IgoUgo San Francisco is famous for its steep, straight streets but probably even more so for the cable cars that climb up and down them. The cable cars are both a tourist attraction and a good way of navigating the city without exhausting yourself with ...Read more
San Francisco Cable Cars
San Francisco Cable Cars

by panda2

California, California

March 31, 2007

Best of IgoUgo In 1873 Andrew Smith Hallidie originally started the San Francisco cable car after witnessing a horse and car accident losing traction on a hill in 1869, is one of those must do experiences when in the city. Considerably more expensive than riding ...Read more

From journal SFO

Cable Cars

by vance16

Fresno, California

January 26, 2005

There is not enough nostalgia to justify a long wait. Check and see what the wait time is before you start waiting. Lines are slower than they appear. Spend valuable time with other more entertaining pursuits.
San Francisco Cable Cars
San Francisco Cable Cars

by pstar_craze

Lennoxville, Quebec

August 17, 2004

I LOVED RIDING THE CABLE CARS!!! The staff were all so entertaining and friendly. I have never met such kind and warm people. They joke around with you as if they have been your friends for years. All the staff was as welcoming as the next. It was ...Read more
Ride the Cable Cars
Ride the Cable Cars

by MarkR37

Madison, Wisconsin

May 12, 2001

Best of IgoUgo Designed and built in 1873 by Andrew Smith Hallidie, the cable cars are still running strong over a hundred years later up the huge hills of San Francisco. It is quite a San Francisco treat to hop on one of these old relics and be transported up ...Read more

From journal Climbing San Francisco



Cable Cars

by stranger

New York, New York

June 6, 2000

Best of IgoUgo A great way to see San Francisco. Very touristy, But it’s a must-do. Plus, you get the added bonus of feeling like you're in the opening credits of 'Full House'. I was afraid of falling out, but that fear proved baseless. ...Read more

From journal Ten Days by the Bay