Orpheum Theater
Since it opened in 1926, the 2,500-seat Orpheum Theater has been a centerpiece of San Francisco's rich performing arts culture. An official city historical landmark located at the intersection of Market, Hyde and Eighth streets (less than 4 blocks from the Knights Inn - Downtown), the Orpheum Theater is renowned for its architectural beauty as well as for its world-class stage shows. Visit the link above for performance schedules and other theater information.
AT&T Park
Our hotel is a short bus ride away - click here for 2010 schedule and to purchase tickets
The famed San Francisco Giants baseball team makes its home at AT&T Park, a modern yet classically designed facility located in one of the most beautiful sections of the city's waterfront. Fans not only pack the stadium's 41,500 seats for every game, but more also "attend" in boats to try catching the dingers that hometown hero Barry Bonds regularly swats over the fence into the Bay. The first major-league ballpark of the 21st Century is located at the corner of Third & King Streets, just a few blocks away from the Knights Inn - Downtown San Francisco .
South of Market
Once known merely as the city's industrial/warehouse district, the sprawling South of Market district — affectionately known as SOMA to locals — is now a bustling hub for modern culture and industry.
Best of all, it's easy to reach SOMA from the Knights Inn - Downtown — we're located right in the heart of the district!
Moscone Center
San Francisco's enormous Moscone Center is one of the world's most popular facilities for conventions of all varieties. Named for late mayor George Moscone, the complex first opened in 1981, with major expansions added in 1992 and 2003 for a total floor area approaching 800,000 square feet. Not only is its South of Market location easily accessible from anywhere in the region by public transit, the facility has also won numerous awards for its environment-friendly construction and operations. No wonder it's a popular attraction for conventioneers and tourists alike!
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Since its opening in 1993, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts has been one of San Francisco's cultural crown jewels. The multidisciplinary, handicapped-accessible complex boasts a teeming program of contemporary visual arts, stage performances, film/video presentations and educational opportunities. There's definitely something for everyone here, and admission to most functions is inexpensive or free. Adjacent to the Moscone Center, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is an easy stroll from the Knights Inn - Downtown San Francisco.
Union Square
One of the best spots in town for people-watching is unquestionably Union Square, a small scenic park nestled in the heart of San Francisco's famed downtown shopping district. Open year-round, Union Square offers cafés, benches and beautiful landscaping that combine to make it an ideal location to take a break in the middle of a busy day of shopping or sightseeing.
San Francisco Shopping Center/Westfiled Bloomingsdale Mall
The San Francisco Shopping Center on scenic Market Street is a magnet for sophisticated retail connoisseurs. Nordstrom's, Abercrombie & Fitch and other renowned merchants maintain major stores in the center, and the downtown location across from the Powell Street cable-car turnaround is a hub of urban commerce and activity. If you're serious about your shopping experience, this is the spot for you — and an easy stroll of less than five blocks from the Knights Inn - Downtown San Francisco.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Dine on delicious Dungeness crab. Browse dozens of specialty shops and trendy boutiques. Explore the National Maritime Museum and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum. Enjoy the street performers as they entertain the crowds. Savor some marvelous Ghirardelli chocolate for dessert, then head to one of the many bars and pubs for a cocktail and some live entertainment. With so much to do and see, you could spend a whole week at Fisherman’s Wharf!
Golden Gate Bridge and National Recreation Area
Since its completion in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge became an instantly recognizable symbol for the "city by the bay," as well as an international architectural icon. Visitors can walk, bike or drive across the 4,200-foot orange-vermillion span. In addition to the bridge, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area includes terrific destinations such as Alcatraz Island, the Marin Headlands, Fort Mason and the Presidio of San Francisco - making it one of the largest national urban parks in the world.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
After moving to its current location in 1995, it was clear that the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art would become one of the most innovative and important modern and contemporary art museums in the country. The building itself is an architectural delight, creating excellent spaces within to view a variety of artworks in different mediums. Top-notch traveling exhibits are regularly on display, and the permanent collection includes works by Robert Rauschenberg, Dorothea Lange, Chuck Close, Piet Mondrian, Cindy Sherman, Marcel Duchamp, René Magritte, Pablo Picasso and Man Ray.
San Francisco Chinatown
The origins of San Francisco’s famous Chinatown date back to the 1840s, and the Gold Rush brought thousands of Chinese immigrants to this unique section of the city. Chinatown has gone on to become a major part of San Francisco’s diverse cultural landscape, and the Chinese New Year festivities are an annual highlight. Foodies with a fondness for Asian cuisine can’t go wrong: dozens of established restaurants serve up authentic Cantonese, Hakka, Hunan, Shanghainese, Szechuan, Taiwanese and Vietnamese fare.
