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For a look back that stretches all the way to the nation's colonial period, check out the awe-inspiring exhibits at the de Young Museum. This venue was first opened in 1895 and holds the distinction of being the city's oldest, most diversified museum. Even though it was remodeled in 2005 and several of its exhibits were updated, it still stands as one of the world's most fascinating collections of African, Oceanic, and pan-American art. This is highly worth checking out!

The adage that one man's junk is another man's treasure is quite true when you walk through Cole Valley Antiques. The store specializes in antique furniture and various vintage items that will surely become conversation pieces when you add them to your home's decor. The store features such vintage and collectible items as porcelain, lighting, hats, clocks, frames, art, crystal, and flatware, just to name a few. Their inventory is based on frequent acquisitions, so check back regularly to find the treasure you've been searching for!

Chinatown is literally a city within a city. And Chinatown isn't merely a tourist trap, run-of-the-mill attraction, but a genuine celebration of Chinese culture. Sure, there are signs of the exotic as evidenced by the several wares for sale like spices, silks and jade; but events like the Chinese New Year celebration dramatically demonstrate the pride and tradition that is still very much alive at the Grand Avenue and Bush Street entrance and beyond.