San Francisco, California
Maritime General Strike Mural
A unique and poignant sidewalk mural commemorates the deaths of two striking workers.
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San Francisco, California
A unique and poignant sidewalk mural commemorates the deaths of two striking workers.
San Francisco, California
The only visible piece of San Francisco's most famous shipwreck.
San Francisco, California
A four paneled, brightly multicolored mosaic adorns the side of this popular grocery store.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
San Francisco, California
Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.
San Francisco, California
At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.
San Francisco, California
Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.
Alameda, California
After serving in World War II and picking up Apollo astronauts, this aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Alameda, California
A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.
Davenport, California
Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Pacifica, California
The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.
San Francisco, California
A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco, California
The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
This lighthouse has been guiding shipping into the Golden Gate since before the American Civil War.
Mill Valley, California
Internationally-recognized arts center housed in a century-old former military barracks.
Mill Valley, California
Ride on a fully-restored Nike nuclear-tipped missile elevator from the Cold War.
Sausalito, California
Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, who created the iconic cartoon that features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.