| Extensive shopping, scrumptious dining, authentic cable | | | | cone. Have your camera ready for photo opportunities |
| cars and delightful street performers. These are just a | | | | with resident sea lions, Alcatraz prison and other |
| few characteristics of Union Square. Hotel | | | | interests from Pier 39. After lunch, make the short |
| accommodations in and around Union Square make | | | | jaunt up the hill to the Ghirardelli chocolate factory (free |
| touring downtown San Francisco easy and convenient. | | | | samples are usually available). |
| Are you planning a visit for business, pleasure or both? | | | | Within easy walking distance of Union Square, |
| Because of the central location, you'll benefit greatly | | | | Chinatown offers as much wonder as Fisherman's |
| from finding a Union Square hotel near Moscone | | | | Wharf with authentic, affordable Chinese food plus |
| Convention Center. This will grant you access to | | | | vendors of all types sharing their wares inside and out. |
| everything downtown San Francisco offers. | | | | Genuine Chinese silk clothing, Chinese groceries, |
| Shopping, Shopping, Shopping | | | | souvenirs, furniture and art can be found within the |
| Union Square is most famous for it extensive collection | | | | hundreds of shops in this small community. From the |
| of retail stores. The third largest shopping area in the | | | | gorgeous gateway on Grant Avenue to the |
| United States, you'll find some of the finest premium | | | | awe-inspiring Bank of Canton building, you'll find |
| department stores, specialty shops and high-end | | | | Chinatown an amazing place to explore. |
| boutiques in the country in Union Square, including the | | | | Culture and Conventions |
| newly opened Westfield Centre, home to San | | | | A hotel near Moscone Convention Center will give you |
| Francisco's Bloomingdale's. Hotel proximity to this retail | | | | direct access to the numerous conventions and |
| district is exceptionally nice as you can skirt in and out | | | | cultural events held in San Francisco each year. With |
| of your room to drop off bags and packages. | | | | elite facilities, the Moscone Convention Center hosts |
| Union Square saw revitalization in 2002 when it | | | | conventions, tradeshows and banquets year-round. |
| underwent renovation and restoration. Originally a public | | | | Just a few blocks away, San Francisco's main theater |
| park, it was named for the demonstrations held there | | | | district brings Broadway and off-Broadway shows |
| in support of Union soldiers before the Civil War. The | | | | from the East Coast to the Bay Area for limited-run |
| renovation made the square itself more accessible and | | | | performances. |
| created a spacious meeting spot for visitors and | | | | The prestigious American Conservatory Theatre is a |
| tourists. Union Square is also the location for Macy's | | | | wonder to behold with its early 1900 architecture. You'll |
| giant annual Christmas tree, which appears every | | | | find popular performances at the Curran Theatre next |
| November, ongoing outdoor art shows, and free | | | | door, the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre presenting |
| concerts during the summer. | | | | productions from African-American writers, the Golden |
| To easily make your way around downtown, you may | | | | Gate Theatre and more. Buying tickets on show day |
| want to hop a cable car. No trip to San Francisco is | | | | affords you to save 50% if purchased from the TIX |
| complete without a ride on one of these. The | | | | Bay Area booth in nearby Union Square. |
| intersection of Powell and Market streets is of special | | | | In addition to shopping, tours and conventions, Union |
| interest to cable car enthusiasts because it is a | | | | Square is also home to numerous art galleries with |
| turnaround point. Drivers get out, turn the trolley car | | | | most on Geary, Post and Sutter streets. |
| and point it in the opposite direction so it can continue | | | | Well-respected names, including Russeck, Weinstein, |
| on its way. Trolley car routes offer fast accessibility to | | | | Meyerovich, Koch, Haines, Bransten and others, make |
| major attractions including Fisherman's Wharf and | | | | collectables as well as pieces from emerging artists |
| Chinatown. | | | | readily available. |
| Popular Attractions | | | | From conducting business to having fun with your |
| | | | family and friends, finding a Union Square hotel near |
| A surprisingly short distance from Union Square is | | | | Moscone Convention Center will open the city of San |
| Fisherman's Wharf, comprised of an open-air market | | | | Francisco to you. You'll be able to experience all the |
| layout with vendors of crafts, clothing, prepared meals, | | | | sites, sounds and tastes with the ultimate in |
| sourdough bread, fresh produce, gifts and more. Stroll | | | | convenience. |
| down the boardwalk as you leisurely lick an ice cream | | | | |