{"id":1569,"date":"2016-07-08T13:02:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T18:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2016-07-08T15:43:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-08T20:43:31","slug":"best-activities-walkable-bart-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/08\/best-activities-walkable-bart-station.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 BART Walkable Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"2e5142c0289a1f785cf2dcce097231a4\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-6725039255769208\";\r\n\/* Reno Hotels Leaderboard *\/\r\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"0584775893\";\r\ngoogle_ad_width = 728;\r\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\r\n\/\/-->\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1571\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/bay-area-rapid-transit-bart.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1571\" class=\"wp-image-1571 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bart-300x266.png\" alt=\"BART Map San Francisco\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bart-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bart.png 807w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BART Map San Francisco<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While there are many ways to travel around San Francisco (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/bike-rental-san-francisco.html\">bike<\/a>, bus, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/cable-car-san-francisco.html\">cable car<\/a>, and even a psychedelic \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/16\/magic-bus-san-francisco-tour.html\">magic bus<\/a>\u201d, just to name a few), nothing is more convenient than the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/sfo-airport-transit-bart.html\">Bay Area Rapid Transit<\/a>, known simply as \u201cBART\u201d. Although small, San Francisco\u2019s simple subway system is ideal for newcomers intimidated by the city\u2019s hilly terrain or the extensive bus network. Whether you\u2019re in town for a week or just the weekend, jump on board for our visitor\u2019s guide to San Francisco Bart Stops and the fun things to see nearby. First stop? Embarcadero.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:BARTMapDay.svg\"><em>Chris Ruvolo<\/em><\/a><em> Wikipedia CC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/ferry-building.html\">Ferry Building<\/a> Marketplace<\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Embarcadero<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.28 miles<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1572\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/ferry-building.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1572\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1572\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ferrybldg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Ferry Building\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ferrybldg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ferrybldg.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferry Building<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Built in 1898, this historical shopping plaza is a must-see for any first time visitor to the City by the Bay. Once used as a loading dock for ferryboat travelers and their luggage, the building has since been transformed into a lively marketplace filled with eclectic shops and food stalls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip: <\/strong>The Ferry Building is located on The Embarcadero, a waterfront walkway with beautiful bay views. For the best photos, go at dusk, when the lights from the Bay Bridge form a pretty reflection on the water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Chinatown Gate<\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Montgomery Street<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.24 miles<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1574\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/china.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1574\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1574\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/chinagate-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Chinatown Gate\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinatown Gate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/china.html\">Chinatown<\/a> Gate, also known as the \u201cDragon Gate\u201d, is located at the southern edge of Chinatown. It makes for a fun photo opportunity and starting point for exploring Chinatown along Grant Street. Built in 1970 from stone, it is <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinatown,_San_Francisco\">considered<\/a> to be the \u201cthe only authentic Chinatown gate in North America\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Afternoon Tea at the <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/hotels\/classy\/palace-hotel-san-francisco.html\"><strong>Palace Hotel<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Montgomery Street<\/p>\n<p>Distance from station: .01 miles<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1575\" style=\"width: 298px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/hotels\/classy\/palace-hotel-san-francisco.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1575\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/palacehotel-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"Palace Hotel\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/palacehotel-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/palacehotel.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palace Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Step into the Palace hotel, with its high ceilings and gold chandeliers, and you\u2019ll feel as though you have stepped back in time. The hotel\u2019s traditional tea service, which dates back to the 1900s, is a unique and relaxing way to experience turn-of-the-century San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Try the inexpensive yet delicious chocolate torte. Yum!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/union.html\">Union Square<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Powell Street<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.21 miles<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1583\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/union.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1583\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1583\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unionsquare-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Union Square\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unionsquare-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/unionsquare.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Union Square<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Union Square is a great place to rest after a long day of shopping, as it is located between several big-name department stores in the heart of San Francisco\u2019s largest shopping district. Sip coffee at the square\u2019s outdoor caf\u00e9 or if the weather is nice, lounge in the sunshine and enjoy a free concert.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip<\/strong>: Stay at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/hotels\/classy\/stfrancis.htm\">St. Francis hotel<\/a> and take a free ride in the glass elevators for a bird\u2019s-eye-view of the square.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Yerba Buena Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Powell Street<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.25 miles<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1577\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/moscone\/moscone_convention_center.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1577\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1577\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/yerbabuena-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yerba Buena Gardens\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/yerbabuena-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/yerbabuena.jpg 481w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yerba Buena Gardens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jmaskell\/8656416888\/in\/photolist-ebWpa3-pvXizn-ave31w-eiNKV-eiQgm-9tYhxq-eiNz5-4BeSKf-eiPAT-eiQ3r-eiPSP-eiP24-eiPHd-eiNE5-eiNst-8mzEoL-4UwVUs-9tVixD-4UwWCE-4UwUvy-4UwVf5-4UsEHV-4UwYTY-4UwZT7-4Ux3mY-4Ux1wN-4UsE9D-4UsQR2-4UsDA4-4UwY8G-4UsN7z-4Ux4uj-4UsJa4-ebFiZP-72D6Uk-4BeSCN-ogLwp1-9tVgqP-9tVgg8-9tVioD-bkuKYG-ceCmtC-8oJ8L2-5s56tp-bkuL2w-fkGML-4HkwK1-26xwEq-4HgkCk-72CPFM\">James Maskell<\/a> via Flickr CC<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Yerba Buena Gardens stretches for two blocks and offers a welcomed reprieve from city noise and crowds. The large art installations, butterfly gardens and 50-ft waterfall provide a unique backdrop for an evening picnic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Come at night for a picturesque view of the city skyline and catch a free concert.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Asian Art <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/museum.html\">Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: Civic Center \/ UN Plaza<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.16 miles<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1578\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/museum.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1578\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1578\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asianart-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Art Museum\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asianart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asianart.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asian Art Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hyper-world\/5219854641\/in\/photolist-8Xg7VP-ybRkr-d7CdQW-ooqDt-ybQkW-ybR9f-eiBcZD-ydz1U-KHSxh-nP4BA-nWHmQ-KHX1L-ydAr1-E5wYQ-d81Z3S-6Kdvge-d7CcKL-9oSMpD-5zDWb2-4vooKn-e2LQQU-e2LQHA-e2LRr7-pcQcQ-egWFeu-ybRSW-KJbii-e2LQeu-ybSqa-d7CuSw-7Da2xH-pRZ6Du-8USNan-dM2daW-oQ2Hv6-ybGTg-9n1Mx9-9n1QqY-E5wU9-oPZsNK-9mXHGc-e2FcHz-7mLBa9-p7fBq2-oPYvSA-gVNatK-gVP8Xf-9mXHHn-9n1Qdq-9mXLMp\"><em>Jan Gosmann<\/em><\/a><em> via Flickr CC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Asian Art Museum offers the largest collection of Asian art in the world, with ancient artifacts from Persia, Indonesia and Japan, among others. Go on the first Sunday of the month when admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> If you visit on a Wednesday or Sunday morning, stop by the \u201cHeart of the City Farmer\u2019s Market\u201d for some fresh fruit and veggies, conveniently located directly in front of the Civic Center station. Try the cinnamon bread and kettle corn.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Clarion Alley<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: 16<sup>th<\/sup> Street <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/bmissn.html\">Mission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: 0.1 miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1580\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/missn.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1580\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1580\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/clarionalley-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Clarion Alley\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/clarionalley-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/clarionalley.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clarion Alley<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zervas\/16818882640\/in\/photolist-rCeaRb-pxw68e-ayaqzK-ayarux-penwJw-65vJBK-5Ru7ai-6CaVQ9-3HLFyw-qZJGgm-749Ebw-dQQ9mZ-ecZnfa-3yNvQc-oyADXy-cpgdqd-cpgzNw-at9y6-amdAGT-6j1eKJ-9vbYub-dyaDqp-ecW5rv-cn7u9j-dyg6M9-6bs9pZ-dnDv77-rVdqTX-8VgZka-c2vTHj-6YRGYz-6YLro4-fwmsAg-ahogru-59rQpm-bAJs1D-bEd89Z-nK6Ebw-cT3fn-ahJ6Dd-7dJLW-iq1xsn-eixA42-ddQcJF-dda8Dd-dgqasY-eixAit-bYsBRw-dgqb9L-ddQGP2\"><em>Zervas<\/em><\/a><strong><em> via Flickr CC<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a place to wander after you\u2019ve hit up a few of the Mission\u2019s thrift shops, Clarion Alley provides a mixture of political graffiti and murals left over from the early 90s. It is located between Mission and Valencia streets and 17<sup>th<\/sup> and 18<sup>th<\/sup> streets and is worth a visit if you are a fan of graffiti art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Watch out for the homeless and bring a friend along if you go in the evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong> El Farolito&#8217;s Top Mexican Food\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>BART Stop: 24<sup>th<\/sup> Street Mission<\/p>\n<p>Distance from the station: Less than a minute walk<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ericsbinaryworld\/8602141356\/in\/photolist-e79dW1-7rCrYS-ss4d9-5RgjjN-4VsHY8-4NudKV-4NucWn-4NypYN-4MWk1A-4fVtYc-6cfkPq-9Hmwdu-ea8wS-8FqAwP-83QRaB-9xTrWv-83QRcK-amxz5D-4yFC63-9a6iN5-9a6iPo-3oZzBE-3oZAD9-4MWkKh-3q7bRL-6qBeAA-ss4eg-6fjKC3-ss4fp-4MWj6Y-Ad5iB-5hawBx-abW4x4-abW4hP-68mrci-68mrqZ-abW488-88PuSw-9vjHfL-7WeLPS-9RL68q-9yVrxh-6fjKGj-dQWFM6-dQWFNk-9dGgKu-3mhdSP-afyv6Z-d21zDu-7xg9FG\"><em>Eric Mesa<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1581\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/mexico.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1581\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1581\" src=\"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/burritofarolito-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Best San Francisco Burritos\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/burritofarolito-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/burritofarolito.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best San Francisco Burritos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t let the shabby exterior fool you: The authentic Mexican food at El Farolito is some of the best in the city. A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/el-farolito-san-francisco-2\">Yelp reviewer<\/a> went as far as to call their food life changing, adding: \u201cEvery bite will take you to foodgasmic heaven.\u201d Be prepared to wait in line, however. El Farolito is extremely popular.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Try a carne asada Super Burrito. Your stomach may burst trying to finish it (they\u2019re huge) but your taste buds will love you.<\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While there are many ways to travel around San Francisco (bike, bus, cable car, and even a psychedelic \u201cmagic bus\u201d, just to name a few), nothing is more convenient than the Bay Area Rapid Transit, known simply as \u201cBART\u201d. 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