is a memorable 2-week event culminating in the ex citing, loud, and lengthy Chinese New Year s parade do wn Market Street to Columbus A venue on the final Saturday evening. Spectators pack the side walks, so y ou ll want to find a good spot early on. Chinato wn itself is filled with color and bustles ev en more than usual, with families buying food for holiday dinners and special r ed envelopes the national archives building to fill with New Year s gifts of money for the kids. Call the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at &415/9823071 or visit www.chineseparade.com. Note: Depending on the Chinese lunar calendar, this event sometimes occurs in early March.
during off-peak hours. A gr eat idea is to wake the family early and ride the cable car to a br eakfast spot. O r take the cable car back to y our hotel after dinner. Alternatively, the national archives building you could head for the California Street cars, which are less popular because the route isn t as exciting, although the hill is quite steep. F or mor e about the cable cars, see chapter 6.
471 Jeff erson St. (at H yde St.). & 415/771-2222. www.bluemermaidsf.com. the national archives building K ids menu , highchairs , boosters. Reservations the national archives building accepted. Main courses $9 $25; kids menu $6.95. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Sun Thurs 7am 9pm; Fri Sat 7am 10pm. Muni: Powell-Hyde cable car to Beach St., and then walk 1 block nor th.
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