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San Francisco is a city that offers something for just about everyone. For me, an insatiable traveler and explorer, it offers an opportunity to get to know a new city without even having to spend time in an airport. That's because each community in this area seems to offer something unique, and you could spend weeks here and still not see everything there is to see in this wondrous place. Recently, I had an opportunity to spend 24 hours in San Francisco, and as I like to do I chose one neighborhood in which to spend that day. I think that's better than trying to see an entire city in a day, as you don't get to experience a lot. I chose the Mission District for my visit, and I was really looking forward to it. Thanks to my HotelTonight app, I wouldn't have to worry about finding a Mission District San Francisco hotel, as HotelTonight would help me handle that in seconds.
The Mix of Cultures
The first thing I learned about "The Mission," as it's referred to by the locals, was just how many different cultures had settled here over time and how their influences made their marks on the area. The Spanish were the first to settle here at around the time of the Revolutionary War, but people from Ireland, Germany, different parts of Asia and Italy have all called this area home. These days, this is a neighborhood with a distinctly Latin vibe, although young professionals are starting to move into the community in larger numbers.
The Artistic Influence
As I walked around in The Mission, I noticed quickly that there were a lot of art galleries in the area. I walked through a few and was quite impressed by some of the works I saw. I figured this as a home for artists. I was correct, but it seems that all forms of art are welcomed here. I walked past quite a few musical performance studios and dance studios. I also found myself taking a lot of different photos of murals and the like that were painted on buildings and other concrete structures. These works added a lot of flavor to the city.
The Slow Food
The Mission is home to a large number of newer restaurants that have opened recently, and it seems like all of them are dedicated to serving only the freshest of local ingredients. Farm-to-table is a big concept here, and I ate dinner at a place that served the most scrumptious salad I had ever tasted with its bursting flavor, a plate of seafood that I was sure was directly from the nearby water and a side of vegetables that had that fresh, garden-type 'pop' when you bit into them. It was a tremendous meal.
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With a full belly and a phone full of photos, I realized that it was time to call it a night. I opened my HotelTonight app and found a Mission District San Francisco hotel room almost immediately. Within seconds, I had my accommodations all set. I was glad, because I was ready for a big night of sleep after such a memorable day.
