Golden Gate Park
The cultural hub of the park is located at its northeast corner. And, this surrounds a concourse that features a band shell or fountains. On the northern side is the Museum of de Young that best showcases a true collection of classical art across the globe. Opposite of it is the impressive Academy of Sciences that is the true hub to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and history museum under a living roof.

The place is breathtaking and lovely in spring as the azaleas and cherry trees bloom.  Other more exciting treasures can be discovered by means of bikes. Stroll among the most colorful plantings at the giant-sized glasshouse. This is a true home to the flowers with the botanic gardens. If you are searching for the most-visited park in the U.S, Golden Gate Park is the best park to be.  

Things to Do in Golden Gate Park
There are many different things that you can do while you stay in Golden Gate Park. Tourists only need to ride on a bike to view all the nooks, crannies and paths by car. The distances are also far to go. They can spend a few hours of flat and easy biking. They only need to rent a bike and continue trekking the Stanyan Street.

This is the only way that you can get a perfect feel and look of the park. To ride on a bike means to visit your most favorite spots. For the past fourteen years now, swing dancing has become a common tradition for the many people. This is free wherein tourists can wear their shorts and sandals. The people are also friendly and that good dancers are not required.

Tourists are offered with the dining experience at the best bakeries in the city and Yummy Vietnamese restaurants. The restaurant upstairs is truly exciting and fulfilling. Eat a tasty and delicious hamburger that is a fun and thrilling experience. On the south side of Golden Gate Park is one of the finest bakeries that offer you only the best. Enjoy a brimming cup of coffee at one of the coffee shops such as the Java Beach Café. 

Golden Gate Park Attractions
The Japanese tea garden has an azalea-covered waterfall, lanterns, statues and gorgeous flowers.  As the name suggests, one would think that stopping for tea here is the best attraction; in reality there are so many other things to enjoy and admire. There is the Monterey Pine, Mt. Fuji Hedge, Drum Bridge and lots more.

You can explore the acres of the beautiful park and enjoy on a Segway. The Electric Tour Company will teach you how to use the Segway and then you can have the time of your lives on it.

The Strawberry Hill is an image of every shade of green imaginable to mankind. The Strawberry Hill is located in the middle of Stow Lake in the form of an island. The journey to this hill begins from Rustic Bridge or Roman Bridge. Be sure to bring along binoculars to enjoy the beautiful views from this high peak. A digital camera is also a must and a picnic dinner would be the cherry on top.

The California Academy of Sciences is the largest and most innovative natural history museums in the entire world. This gem in Golden Gate Park dazzles the tourists with its astronomical exploits, gems and minerals as well as living examples of unique animals and plants.

This carousel has a combination of dragons, camel, giraffe, ostrich, tiger and horses. For a small amount, you can see and hear the melodious giggle of your children who will have the time of their lives on the giant carousel. The inside of the carousel is painted with landscapes of the Bay Area.

A big highlight of the park is the Steinhart Aquarium. There are animals and marine animals from all over the world in this aquarium. There is an African penguin, sharks, stingrays and a lot more to be seen in the aquarium. The tour of it is both educational and fun for your family and children.