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The Ferry Building is an historic landmark in San Francisco that was originally opened in 1898 and served as the city's primary entrance point until the 1930s due to the region's geography on the San Francisco Bay. Following the opening of the famed Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge, the building fell into decline for much of the 20th century, but in 2003, it was renovated and reopened as the Ferry Building Marketplace, which has become a world-class vibrant food hall and thriving regional independent marketplace today. The market features dozens of unique farmers' market stalls, artisan vendors, and independent restaurants and food stalls selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind goods and meals. Visitors can stroll through the marketplace and check out its historic architecture and vendors, though some shops operate with more limited hours.

1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, Phone: 415-983-8000

Stroll through the farmers' market at The Ferry Building
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