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Twin Peaks
Get a view of the high side of
life, literally, as you travel up the beautiful road leading to
the famous Twin Peaks at San Francisco. Standing tall at a
height of a little over 280 meters, the peaks present a sight to
behold! As far as the gaze travels you are bestowed with
breathtakingly panoramic views of the entire city! The peaks
have been fondly nicknamed ‘Los Pechos de la Chola’ by the
Spaniards, which translated into "Breasts of the Indian Maiden”.
The Twin Peaks form the second
highest point in the Frisco city and are situated at its exact
geographic centre. Spanning an area of around thirty five acres,
the Twin Peaks have a north south point of reference. They have
the scenic boulevard snaking up a charming course till the peak.
A remarkable aspect of the peaks, due to their orientation, is
that one side of the peaks is inundated by fog whereas the other
side is blessed with sunshine; thereby creating a very visually
striking and appealing image… the peaks present some amazing
photo opportunities.
The place has a unique history to
its credit. It was initially used as a hunting ground by the
Ohlone tribe. After that they were claimed by the Spaniards when
they came to this side of the country in the 18th century and
finally passed onto the control of America somewhere a century
later. It was only during the 19th century that they got the
name ‘Twin Peaks’. In fact, the peaks even have individual
names- Eureka Peak/North Peak and Noe Peak/South Peak
Coming to the tourist appeal of
these peaks, it goes without saying that they present the city
at its magnificent best. The whole town of San Francisco seems
to have an allure, as you sit up on these peaks and look at the
world below! Some feet below the north peak lies this well-liked
and often visited point known as the ‘Christmas tree Point’ that
conjures up such marvelous views of the cityscape that one is
just left gaping. One can see the sparkling and shimmering water
at the San Francisco Bay and drink the other such sights of the
neighborhood area.
The Twin Peak areas have been
designated as a natural area and as such have a lot of wildlife
and vegetation to their credit. You can find here some of the
most endangered species of the world; be it the Mission Blue
Butterfly which captivates all and sundry with its enchanting
beauty or other insects and bird species!
Besides this, few other
attractions out here include the famous Twin Peaks Tunnel and
the Muni Metro. The metro is a modern manifestation of the
conventional streetcar system that was prevalent back in the
nineteenth century. The metro ride is a fun experience and ranks
high in every vacationer’s list! The Twin Peaks Tunnel boasts of
the honor and privilege of being one of the world's longest
streetcar and light-rail tunnels!
With attributes like these, the
Twin Peaks prove to be a wonderful visit; therefore attracting
hordes and hordes of people from allover the country and abroad
every year!
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