4.6
Streets & neighbourhoods
Cable Cars
San Francisco, United States
The San Francisco cable car system, established in 1873, remains the last manually operated cable car network worldwide. Each gripman operates complex levers to navigate steep hills, while the wooden cars offer an open-air ride unique to the city.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Sep–Nov
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