San Francisco’s Premier Pier Is a Treat (NAPSA)—San Francisco is full of things to experience. From the Golden Gate Bridge to views of the panoramic skyline, visitors have many good reasonsto leave their hearts in the city by the bay. Shopping and entertainment are especially popular pastimes for families and visitors of all Oe= ages. For a quarter of a century, one spot has provided some of San Francisco’s most memorable entertainment and 110 unique shopping opportunities. At PIER 39, you can buy team gear from the NFL Shop, choose your cute character at Puppets on the Pier, take home a memento from Charmsby the Bay, purchase seashell jewelry at Shell Cellar, pick a pair that fits from SF Sock Market, and take home a Cable Car Store souvenir. The Bay view restaurants serve fresh seafood and some of California’s finest wines. Sampling authentic sourdough from Boudin Bakery & Cafe, or sweets from Chocolate Heavenis a must. This festival marketplace offers family attractions such as the new San Francisco Carousel, which features hand-painted depictions of favorite city landmarks, and amusements like Riptide Arcade and Turbo Ride. The Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise is where you can catch a glimpse of the worldrenowned sea lions in the marina. Blue & Gold Fleetis the only ferry service with daily excursions to infamousAlcatraz. PIER 39 offers free outdoor entertainment with musicians Street performers will gather to celebrate PIER 39’s 25th anniversary. and San Francisco’s most-talented street performers adding to the fun. A multitude of free entertainment will be woven into the 25th Anniversary Extravaganza pre- sented by Discover Card from 12 Noon to 8:30 p.m. on October 4, 2003. Some of the original street performers who were there for PIER 39’s 1978 opening, such as Butterfly Man Robert Nelson and Juggler Ray Jason, will be on hand. Thefreebies galore continue with caricature artists, balloon sculptors, and a children’s obstacle course, unicyclists, stilt walkers, mimes, free San Francisco Carousel rides, and music from Val Diamond and popular Pride & Joy. A spectacular fireworks display above San Francisco Bay will top off the festivities. For more information visit www.pier39.com. To plan a trip to the beautiful city by the bay log on to www.sfvisitor.org.
