San Francisco : Coit Tower

Coit Tower is 210 feet tall and located on top of Telegraph Hill. The Tower is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. It was built with funds left to the City by philanthropist Lillie Hitchcock Coit for the beautification of San Francisco. When she died, she left the funds to create a memorial to volunteer firemen in this city that burned to the grounds on a number of occasions before a paid fire department was finally established. From atop the east side of the tower there is a 360 degree view. Inside, you'll find murals that depict working life in 1930s California and a local history museum. From the tower you can walk down the Greenwich Steps to Montgomery Street, and from there turn right to catch the Filbert Steps which lead to Sansome and Filbert streets, a short distance from the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf. The steep walkways pass beautiful cottages and private gardens. Even repeat visitors to San Francisco find that a trip to Coit Tower is well worth it and for first timers to this scenic city the views will bring them back again and again.

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