San Francisco Dungeon facts for kids
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| Location | Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California, USA |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′30″N 122°24′53″W / 37.80823°N 122.41479°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
| Theme | Attraction |
| Website | https://www.thedungeons.com/sanfrancisco/ |
The San Francisco Dungeon is a fun place to visit in San Francisco. It brings history to life using amazing sets, cool special effects, and live actors. When you visit, you walk through different areas. Actors guide you through each part, making history exciting. The attraction also has a thrilling boat ride in the dark!
The San Francisco Dungeon first opened its doors in June 2014. It followed the success of similar attractions in Europe, like the London Dungeon. These "Dungeons" are owned and run by a company called Merlin Entertainments.
What You'll Experience Inside
Get ready for a journey through San Francisco's past! Here are some of the shows and rides you can enjoy:
Exciting Shows and Rides
- The Descent: Your adventure begins as you "descend" into the Dungeon. You'll feel like you're going down in an old mine shaft elevator. Here, you'll meet a character named Colonel Jack Gamble.
- Gold Rush Challenges: This show takes you back to 1848. You'll see what life was like during the California Gold Rush. It shows the challenges faced by people searching for gold.
- Lost Mines of Sutter's Mill: Explore a tricky maze of mines. Your goal is to search for any gold that might still be hidden there.
- Streets of San Francisco: Walk through a recreation of old Kearny Street. You'll meet a group called The Hounds and their leader, Sam Roberts.
- The Court of San Francisco: Step into an old San Francisco courtroom. A former mayor and judge, known as "Mad Meade," will question you. It's like being part of a historical trial!
- Miss Piggott's Saloon: Visit a recreated old-fashioned drinking spot called a saloon. You'll meet characters like Miss Piggott and Shanghai Kelly.
- Shanghai Kelly's Boat Ride: Take a boat ride through dark waterways. You'll learn about people who were tricked into working as sailors long ago.
- Chinatown in 1900: See the streets of San Francisco during a time when a serious illness spread through the city in 1900.
- The Ghosts of Alcatraz: This part recreates the famous Alcatraz military prison. You'll experience what it might have been like in the 1800s.
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