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| Northern California is quickly becoming one of the most | | | | In San Francisco itself, explore Fisherman's Warf. Pier |
| popular destinations for travelers interested in seeing | | | | 39 offers breathtaking views of San Francisco, the |
| more of the United States. Northern California is | | | | Bay, and Golden Gate Bridges, along with more than |
| perfect for any type of travel enthusiast and has | | | | 110 unique shops and 13 restaurants. Pier 39 is home to |
| something to offer travelers of all ages. But Northern | | | | the Riptide Arcade, the Aquarium of the Bay, and the |
| California is especially popular with travelers who are | | | | famous sea lions that populate the beaches. Take a |
| interested in the colorful and diverse history of the | | | | cruise to the infamous Alcatraz Prison, where Al |
| state. | | | | Capon himself once stayed. Take tours of China |
| Hearst's Castle | | | | Town, Nob Hill and Haight-Ashbury. And don't miss the |
| According to American Express Travel, the most | | | | high-class cuisine, the moving nightclubs and city ghost |
| popular tourist attraction in Northern California is | | | | tours for evening entertainment. With so much to see |
| located halfway between San Francisco and Los | | | | and do, you'll never be bored. |
| Angeles. Hearst's Castle is a resplendent estate left to | | | | Sacramento |
| the state of California as a California state park. | | | | Sacramento is the capitol of California, and offers a |
| Publisher William Randolph Hearst's 165-room estate | | | | number of entertaining attractions. A Sacramento trip |
| was designed by noted Bay Area architect Julia | | | | is not complete without taking a tour of the capital |
| Morgan. The Castle was built between 1919 and 1947 | | | | building. This 19th-century granite building is modeled |
| and was a popular destination for some of the most | | | | after the U.S. Capitol. The capital is also home to the |
| famous stars of classic Hollywood. | | | | California Legislature and houses a public museum. |
| "It was so moving, so breathtaking, so amazing. I | | | | Make a stop to nearby old town Sacramento. This |
| almost couldn't believe that what I was seeing was for | | | | historic area consists of restored buildings, museums |
| real. I was nearly moved to tears by the sheer | | | | about the gold rush of 1849 and novelty shops, |
| majesty," says Georgia Johnson, Director of Sales and | | | | including hand made candy, brings life to the |
| Marketing for AMT Wedding Division. The Castle can | | | | Sacramento waterfront. There are even play actors |
| only be viewed by taking one of four distinct guided | | | | who will engross you in the rich history of the state. |
| tours offered daily. Evening tours are offered during | | | | This is a must see for all history enthusiasts. Just thirty |
| the spring, fall and select holidays. The Castle is | | | | minutes away is a recreation of Sutter's mill, the first |
| created out of ancient art and architecture that was | | | | place gold was discovered in California. You too can |
| imported from all over the world. Hearst's Castle is one | | | | mine for gold, and there are several serious gold |
| mansion of history you don't want to miss. | | | | prospectors who populate this area still. |
| San Francisco | | | | With so much to see and experience, the history of |
| Just north of Los Angles and Hollywood is San | | | | Northern California is rich and unique. American |
| Francisco. The Bay area has a colorful past, and | | | | Express Travel tells us it's worth your time to get |
| offers its tourist a wide variety of sights and | | | | away and experience this part of California. |