BPS is over! What a wonderful meeting. If you are still in SF waiting for your flight and  looking for things to do, here’s a list of some of my favorites in the city.

The View Lounge: Seated on top of the Marriott where Doudna gave her keynote address, The View is a bar and lounge on the 39th floor with 360˚ views of the city. Guests seat themselves, and many just stand, so don’t worry about not finding a seat. Free to go up. 4p-1:30a.

Coit Tower: If you’ve walked around the wharf or northern SF, you’ve probably seen this white tower on top of a hill. It offers 360˚ views of the city, but from the northeastern side of the city where there are less skyscrapers in the way. Lillie Hitchcock Coit was an advocate for civic beautification, and after her death in 1929, her estate paid for the tower. $8 to go to the top. 10a-5p.

California Academy of Sciences: Located on the Western side of SF, this natural history museum has an aquarium, a planetarium, and a climate-controlled indoor rainforest. The building itself is famous for its living roof, which is covered in a lightweight soil and a carpet of grass. The rainforest was by far the most unique experience offered here. The dome-shaped structure is 3 stories tall, and just covered in living organisms. $35. 9:30a-5p.

Golden Gate Park: Surrounding the California Academy of Sciences is the expansive Golden Gate Park, one of the most visited urban parks in the US. The park consists of miles and miles of trails, more than one thousand acres, botanical gardens, a fine art museum, outdoor music venues, and several lakes, meadows, groves, and statues. Free. 24h.

The Exploratorium: Located on pier 15 on the NorthEastern side of SF, this kid-friendly hands-on science museum is loaded with interactive activities and exhibits.  $30 for adults, $20 for children. 10a-5p, (Adults only 6p-10p).

Wherever you’re going, have a safe trip. Hope to see you in Baltimore!

--Justin Westerfield