Coit Tower - San Francisco, California

Once the tallest building in San Francisco, this fluted Art Deco structure perched atop Telegraph Hill is still a distinctive feature of the city skyline. Named for one of the colorful characters in the city's history, eccentric feminist socialite Lillie Hitchcock Coit, the tower was built in part as a tribute to firefighters, and also features murals depicting labor struggles of the depression era.

If you go:
Open daily except for major holidays. For a modest fee you can ride an elevator to the top for a panoramic view of the city. Be advised that parking is limited, so you might consider public transportation. A hike to the tower from the North Beach neighborhood is a pleasant but strenuous walk.

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Phone Numbers:

S.F. Rec. and Parks Dept.
+1 (415) 831-2700

Coit Tower
+1 (415) 362-0808