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Since 1963, visitors have been awed by the lifelike figures at the Wax Museum. Located at Fisherman’s Wharf, the museum has six different exhibits, each with multiple subsections. From historical moments to film classics, the Wax Museum has a figure for them all.The two biggest exhibits are the “History” and “Sports and Entertainment” collections. The “History” showcase holds some of the world’s most well known figures. There are humanitarian models, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Nelson Mandela, as well as verbal and visual artists, like William Shakespeare and Salvador Dali. However, in the “Sports and Entertainment” display, visitors can see replicas of past and present celebrities. Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, or modern day favorites Johnny Depp and Beyonce Knowles, the museum has both. There’s even a section for sports fans, with featured stars including Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, and Muhammad Ali. (more…)

After a long day at work or a lengthy flight, just thinking about cooking makes the day a little longer. In San Francisco there are so many delicious restaurants, and each caters to different tastes. So instead of choosing from the freezer aisle, pick from our favorite San Francisco restaurants and menus.The CosmopolitanJust one of San Francisco’s triple threats in dining, The Cosmopolitan is a restaurant, bar and piano lounge. For lunch, enjoy a fresh “Cobbsmopolitan” salad, or if you’re feeling a little carnivorous, a BBQ Niman Ranch brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Foodies will also exclaim over the dinner menu; with choices from a Grilled Niman Ranch pork chop to a Wild King Salmon roasted in a corn husk with veggies. And don’t forget the happy ending. After all, what puts a bigger smile on your face than a molten center chocolate bread pudding? (more…)

San Francisco isn’t called the City by the Bay for no reason. Home to the iconic Golden Gate bridge, as well as Alcatraz Island, some of the sights are best seen from the water. And with a variety of tour companies to choose from, there are plenty of ways to enjoy San Francisco Bay.If you’re looking to have somebody give you the grand tour, consider the Golden Gate Sailing Tours. On a yacht that holds six people, head out to the bay on a private sailing experience. Your captain is Bob Cole, and since he’s sailed the bay for 28 years, he can provide a variety of tours: such as timed excursions (3, 4, and 6 hours), sailing lessons (if you chose), and even corporate tours. But if none of the packages appeal to you, there’s the ability to customize the cruise, too. During the week prices are cheaper, only costing 100 per hour: however, weekend rates have a 25 increase. (more…)

In this economy, we can’t all fly out to the Globe Theatre and watch a Shakespearean play. Luckily, now you don’t have to. For the remaining September weekends, The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will be hosting performances of Two Gentleman of Verona in Presidio Park. Oh, and did we mention, the shows are free!Since 1983, The Shakespeare Festival has been providing San Francisco with plays like The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and their first year performances, The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. Yet, this year will be the first time the actors have performed the Two Gentlemen of Verona. (more…)