Chinatown

Chinatown ranks 5th on the list of best things to do in San Francisco. You may have visited Chinatown in other cities, but San Francisco's Chinatown is in a league of its own. It is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest in North America. Chinatown, which was almost completely destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, was rebuilt entirely in Chinese style and quickly became even more appealing than before the disaster.

Visiting Chinatown has become one of the top things to do in San Francisco, with its temples, theaters, workshops, small businesses, stores, antique and souvenir shops, teahouses, and traditional pharmacies. If you happen to be in San Francisco during a major Chinese holiday or event, you can expect to see a lavish celebration. Chinese New Year celebrations are frequently regarded as the best in North America. Grant Avenue is the main street in Chinatown for tourists, with the Chinatown Gateway at Grant Avenue and Bush Street.

Location: San Francisco, California