San Francisco has multiple sightseeing opportunities for families. Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf are just some of the attractions that draw visitors year-round. Cyclists will enjoy the more than 63 miles of biking trails in San Francisco. Companies like Blazing Saddles offer daily guided bike tours around the marinas and over the Golden Gate Bridge. Guided tours are designed to accommodate riders of all experience levels.
Blazing Saddles
2715 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-202-8888
blazingsaddles.com
Families that travel to Boulder will find that almost all of the roadways in the city cater to cyclists with dedicated bike lanes. The Highplanes Trail and Greenbelt Plateau Trail offer an easy ride for families with younger or less-experienced riders. The East Boulder Trail is a more strenuous ride of seven miles that run beside a wildlife nature preserve. Aside from cycling, Boulder is ranked number 19 of the top destinations in the U.S. for vacationing according to a tripadvisor.com. When families are not biking, they can visit one of nine museums or shop in one of the many area shopping centers.
Portland offers scenic views, as it is surrounded by mountains and rivers. There are more than 260 miles of bike trails in Portland--both on and off-road. Neighborhood bike maps and trails are mapped and available from the city's Office of Transportation. Travelers can also opt to take a guided bike tour. Tours visit locations such as area wine vineyards, extinct volcanoes, historic downtown and the waterfall-surrounded Columbia River. Families that travel during cooler months can ski on Mt. Hood, while warmer-month visitors can kayak, sail or visit natural wetlands at nearby Scappoose Bay in Columbia County. Other attractions include the Portland Japanese Garden and the Oregon Zoo.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston
Portland, OR 97201
503-223-1321
www.japanesegarden.com
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221
503-226-1561
oregonzoo.org
