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2011 | Best Ruin in the Midst of a City

Even in ruins, the Parthenon is one of Athens' most cherished tourist sites. Now, Sutro Baths ain't the Parthenon. And map-wielding, F-Line-clogging tourists don't often turn up in the west of the Athens of the West. Nevertheless, there's something reassuring about the city failing to place zillion-dollar condos on prime property and instead leaving the weathered foundation and aging relics of 19th-century glory. The grandeur of Sutro Baths -- which was erected in 1896 and burned in... More »
2007 | Best Evening Picnic Spot

Everybody loves ruins. They're romantic and eerie, and imaginations feed on the remnants to reconstruct the places and lives of yesteryear. San Francisco is too young a city to be rich in ruins, but we do have what's left of the Sutro Baths. The deluxe public bath house opened in 1896, and housed seven swimming pools under a huge vault. It was a last burst of Victorian grandeur that struggled to survive in the 20th century, and eventually burnt down in 1966. Today, the National Park Service... More »

2011 | Best Ruin in the Midst of a City