San Francisco offers many attractions for tourists including the likes of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. Some might even say that the famous hills are a tourist attraction however mark my words, the novelty of those hills wears off after about 10 minutes in the soaring Californian heat!
![San Francisco Hills](https://ambitionearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4871.jpg)
One of the top and most popular attractions in the city however is Alamo Square which is home to the widely recognised “painted ladies”.
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The painted ladies are a series of houses that are set to one side of Alamo Park. They have featured during scene changes and as the backdrop in a long list of famous Hollywood films including one of the most well known films featuring Robin Williams, Mrs Doubtfire.
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The houses pull in the tourists not only because they feature in films but also because of their architecture and design which offers something attractive and unique in the square.
![The Painted Ladies, Alamo Square, San Francisco](https://ambitionearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4876.jpg)
From the top of the lawned Alamo Square you can get a stunning view over the painted ladies’ rooftops of downtown San Francisco.
![The Painted Ladies, Alamo Square, San Francisco](https://ambitionearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_0399.jpg)
So if you’re in the San Francisco area this year and looking for something extra to do, be sure to hire yourself a bike and make your way here. You can relax in the park whilst soaking up the views!
Are you planning a trip to San Francisco this year? We’d love to hear your plans, let us know in the comments!