The Castro: Historical Walking Tour of San Francisco's Gay & Lesbian District

Description:

• Step out on a historical walking tour of San Francisco's internationally renowned gay neighborhood, the Castro. While walking you will learn about the history of the Castro and visit the historical landmarks that remain a symbol and source of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activism and events.

  On this guided walking tour through San Francisco's vibrant Castro district you'll visit the Castro Theatre, one of San Francisco's premier movie houses, which gave the neighborhood its name.
  
  Harvey Milk, San Francisco's icon and "martyr for gay rights", was a profound contributor to the history of the Castro. On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Harvey Milk's residence, his photo shop and campaign headquarters.
  
  Other Castro landmarks you will see on this historical walking tour include the Pink Triangle Memorial Park (a triangular free-standing memorial to thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Nazi camp prisoners of World War II) and the legendary Twin Peaks Tavern (the first gay bar in America).

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