Union Square
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Most famous (and
expensive) among San Francisco's shopping centers is Union Square.
Bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets, Union Square
is actually more than just the square itself. The adjoining streets
are lined with restaurants, theaters, boutiques, galleries, shops,
and services. Its flagship stores include Neiman-Marcus, Macy's, Saks
Fifth Avenue, Niketown, and Tiffany's. For those with
sophisticated, urban tastes, Union Square offers unparalleled selection
in apparel, jewelry, shoes, and even home furnishings. Don't miss
Nordstrom, just a few blocks away on Market Street, or the wonderful
boutiques on Maiden Lane.
Amidst so much
activity and alluring shopping opportunities, it's easy to overlook
some of Union Square's history. For instance, did you know that
the Westin St. Francis was the first hotel in the city to offer
beds with sheets? (Fortunately, the trend caught on.) Or that the
parking garage underneath the recently renovated Union Square was the first underground
parking facility in the country? As you stroll down Maiden Lane,
admiring the posh elegance of its boutiques, imagine it lined with
bordellos - that's what populated this two-block portion of the
square during the Gold Rush era!
Union Square
is a fabulous place to shop and dine. With the theater district
just a few blocks away, its no wonder so many visitors make Union
Square their home base while they're in town.
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