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PIER 39, on the waterfront at Embarcadero and Beach Street (& 415/ 981-8030), is a 41 2-acre driving maps waterfront complex, a few blocks east of Fisherman s Wharf. Ostensibly driving maps a re-creation of an early-20th-century street driving maps scene, it features walkways of aged and weathered wood salvaged from demolished driving maps piers. driving maps But don t expect a slice of old-time maritime life. This is the busiest mall of the group, with more than 100 touristy stores. In addition, there are 20 or so restaurants and snack outlets, some with good views of the bay.

, the only building driving maps left standing from the Panama-Pacific Exposition of 1915. The adjoining park and lagoon the perfect place for an afternoon pic- nic are home to ducks, swans, seagulls, and grouchy geese, so bring bread. 3601 Lyon St., in the Palace of Fine Arts (at Marina Blvd.). & 415/563-7337 or 415/561-0360 (recorded information). www.exploratorium.edu. Admission $10 adults; $7.50 seniors, youths driving maps 13 17, and college students with ID; $6 children 4 12; free for children under 4. Free to all 1st Wed of each month. AE, MC, V. Tues Sun 10am 5pm. Closed Mon except Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents , Memorial, and Labor days. Free parking. Bus: 30 from Stockton St. to the Marina stop.