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Attractions information for:Wine CountryLuther Burbank Home & GardensSanta Rosa Ave at Sonoma Ave 707.524.5445 Phone Home, Greenhouse, and Gardens where the famed horticulturist, LutherBurbank, experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career. Wide paved paths through the 1 acre gardens.
Hours and FeesGardens are open daily at 8am and are free. Guided tours of the house (some access)run April thru October 10am-3:30 $3 Adults, Free for children under 12. Parking
Designated accessible parking on Santa Rosa Ave at gardens main entrance. Entry
RestroomsGarden Accessible Porta-Potty (Outhouse)
San Francisco
-What's happeningTo find out about what's happening in the arts check these out: AudioVision-this service lists which performances are audio described for blind/visually impaired. 415 641-4589 sfArts A monthly up to date listing of the arts. The Pink Section of the Sunday Examiner newspaper lists current and upcoming events and activities. Academy of SciencesGolden Gate Park 415.750.7145 Phone Home of the Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, and the Natural History Museum.
Hours and FeesOpen Daily 10am-5pm General admission $8.50 Parking
Entry
The back entrance off of Middle Dr. is level. Elevator
RestroomsCafeteria Restroom Women's & Men's
Located on the lower level, the cafeteria restroom provides the best access. Other NotesGood access throughout except for the reptile area. Wheelchairs available at the security desk. Accessible wheeling city toursOn the Level 415.921.1382 Phone On the Level is a walking tour company that is in the process of producing a series of pamphlets on accessible walking/wheeling tours city-wide. Website coming in early 2000. They can also lead individual customized tours. Call or e-mail in advance of your trip to make arrangements.
Hours and FeesFees are based on a sliding scale Alcatraz IslandSan Francisco, CA 415.705.5555 Phone - Blue & Gold reservation line. This island was once a fedral prison for such infamous convicts as Al Capone and the "Birdman". Self guided audio tours of the cell house are available. Museum, films, and gift shop available. Take the Blue & Gold Ferry from Fisherman's Wharf. See "Blue & Gold Fleet" (in this section) for a description of their access.
Hours and FeesTours available Daily 9:30am-4:30pm. Fare includes ferry ride and park admission. Advance reservations are required during peak times. Entry
The hike up to the cell house is extremely steep and long but can be negotiated in a motorized chair. For people unable to make the climb there is an electric shuttle available (the SEAT) that is ramped. Look for it at the ferry landing. No advance reservation required. The accessible entrance to the cellhouse is located at the side by the audio tour entrance. Rennovations for a new entrance are planned for 2000. Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Main film in the museum and "We hold the rock" video in the Indian Occupation Exhibit are captioned. Services for the Blind and People with Low Vision
Large print script of cell house tour available. RestroomsFerry Landing Women's & Men's
Cellhouse Women's & Men's
Angel Island State ParkSan Francisco 415.897.0715 Phone - Recorded message. This island located in the San Francisco bay was once a military outpost and immigration station. The island is very hilly but for a fee there is an accessible tram that circles the island.
Hours and FeesOpen daily 8am-5pm Entry
Ferries depart from San Francisco, Tiberon, Oakland, and Vallejo. Ferries are boarded by ramps at all locations, however their steepness depends on the tide. Printed scripts of the tram tour are available. RestroomsAyala Cove Women's & Men's
Both restrooms stalls only allow for a front approach transfer. There is no clearance on either side. Other NotesFacilities that have wheelchair access include the museum, gift shop, and cafe. Other facilities that have a steep approach include Camp Reynolds, Immigration Station, and Fort McDowell. Blind Guided Walking ToursJose Can U See 415.552.5673 Phone Expertly guided walking tours of San Francisco for people who are blind or low vision. Make arrangements much in advance of your trip. Blue & Gold FleetPier 41, Fisherman's Wharf 415.705.5555 Phone Daily narrated bay cruise and Alcatraz Island
Parking
RestroomsZelinsky Unisex
The Zelinsky ship has the best restroom access. Other NotesAll ships can be boarded by ramps but their steepness depends on the tide. Some thresholds are only accessible with assistance. Staff is available to assist. City Guides Free Walking ToursCity Guides of San Francisco 415.557.4434 Phone This program offered by the San Francisco Public Library provides free guided walks that explore San Francisco's history, architecture,legends and lore. Call to find out which tours are wheelchair friendly. Schedules may be picked up at the Visitor's Center or visit their website.
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
With enough advance notice the library can arrange for an ASL interpreter. Exploratorium3601 Lyon 415.561.7337 Phone Features over 650 hands on exhibits dealing with science, art, and human perception.
Hours and FeesSummer hours: Daily 10am-6pm Winter hours: Tu-Sun 10am-5pm Fees: General $9, Disabled & ages 6-17, $5, Seniors and University students, $7. Parking
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Elevator
The Tactile Dome is a great experience for people who are blind or low vision. There is a seperate entrance fee for this and it requires advance reservations. RestroomsAll Women's & Men's
The newer bathrooms located in the center of the building are the most accessible. Other NotesSome of the exhibits can not be accessed from a wheelchair. Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco This multi-use park stretches for three miles and offers a multitude of activities for the entire family. There are wide paved paths throughout and the streets are closed to autos on Sundays, allowing you to walk/roll in the streets. There are two visitor's centers, one at McLaren Lodge (in the park near Stanyan and Fell St) and at the historic Beach Chalet at the Great Hwy. Upstairs from the visitor's center is an accessible restaurant/brewery with sweeping views of the ocean. The main highlights in the park include; DeYoung Museum-see museums Asian Art Museum-see museums California Academy of Science-see museums Japanese Tea Gardens-This attraction is fairly inaccessible due to the steep terrain and narrow paths. There is no charge to wheelchair users so it is worth going in to take a look. Botanical Gardens-Wide paved paths are found in most areas however, it is quite hilly throughout. The only accessible restrooms are found at the County Fair Building just outside the gardens entrance on 9th Ave, but they are not always unlocked. A sensory garden has been built for people who are blind to enjoy. In general, the park is a lovely place to take a stroll or have a picnic. There are plenty of places that wheelchair riders can access. Parking
Grayline Tours415.558.9400 Phone - Reservations They can accommodate people in wheelchairs on most of their trips however they require 48 hours advance notice. Two of their motorized cable cars are also equipped with lifts. These lifts can not accommodate 3 wheeled scooters. Reservations for these tours are requested 24 hours in advance.
Hornblower Dining CruisesPier 33 415.788.8866 Phone Dining on the bay aboard an elegant Yacht.
Parking
There are several ships that are boarded by ramps but the steepness depends on the tide. Wheelchairs with anti-tip mechanisms may have difficulty boarding the Monte Carlo. RestroomsCalifornia Unisex
Only the California has an accessible restroom. Toilet height 16". Other NotesIf there are enough reservations, dining service is held on the upper and lower deck. However, if there aren't enough reservations dining is only on the upper deck and there is no elevator but they will carry you up. M.H. de Young Memorial MuseumGolden Gate Park 415.750.7645 Phone - Accessibility coordinator.
A diversified collection of art housed in 22 galleries.
Hours and FeesOpen Tu-Sun 9:30am-5pm Admission:Adults $7, Seniors $5, Youth 12-17 $4, Under 12, free. Museum is scheduled to close December 2000 until mid 2005 for renonvations. Parking
Entry
Elevator
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
TDD available at security desk. Interpreters can be prearranged with 72hrs. advance notice. Services for the Blind and People with Low Vision
For select exhibits Braille, large print and audio cassettes are available. Large print floor plan is available at the information desk. Red & White FleetSan Francisco 415.447.0597 Phone Offer Bay cruises leaving from Fisherman's Wharf. All boats are boarded via ramps however their steepness depends on the tide. None of the bathrooms are accessible but the Harbor Queen's may be manageable for small wheelchairs.
San Francisco ZooSloat Blvd at the Pacific Ocean 415.735.7080 Phone Northern California's largest Zoological Park. The terrain is quite hilly and covers a large area. All animal viewing areas are accessible with the exception of one area in the Primate center. The main zoo shop is not accessible.The pathway to the Wildlife Theater may be difficult to negotiate due to the wood chip ground covering. Hours and FeesOpen daily 10am-5pm Parking
Accessible parking is available at both entrances. Entry
The main entrance at Sloat Blvd has a steep hill. The South Gate entrance is more accessible however it is not open all the time. A new entrance is planned. Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
TDD available at Administrative office. RestroomsOtter Restroom Women's & Men's
Terrace Cafe Women's & Men's
Barnyard Women's & Men's
Located in the children's area this is the most accessible bathroom however, you must pass through 2 sets of gates whose smallest clearance is 27". ZeumYerba Buena Gardens 415.777.2800 Phone Newly opened in 1999 this innovative art and technology center for children and teens provides hands on experience producing the arts including filming animation, producing video, and webcasting. Hours and FeesW-F 12pm-6pm, Sa-Su 11am-5pm Admission $7 Adults, $5 ages 5-18, Free under age 5 Parking
Entry
Sloped walkways lead to all entrances. Elevator
RestroomsAll Women's & Men's
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