San Francisco, United States
San Francisco Cable Cars
The world's last manually operated cable car system and a designated National Historic Landmark. Riding these iconic vehicles up and down the city's steep hills offers a classic San Francisco experience and picturesque views.
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San Francisco Cable Cars is in San Francisco, United States. Coordinates: 37.80532, -122.41525. Open in Google Maps
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