There are two things that I really love about Lombard St. The first is that it takes you down to Telegraph Hill, but that's for another review. The second, is probably the what Lombard St is most famous for - The "Bring Your Own Big Wheels" downhill extravagan...

Not for the faint of heart. This is also referred to as the crookedness street in the world. It only goes one way and driving down this street is quite an adventure, especially with a stick shift car. Be sure to turn around and look back and enjoy the view.

I'm not prone to visiting tourist attractions, unless they are part of the local color, folklore, or something homespun. BUT, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it. Lombard St. is one of those things you have to see, at least once. But once is...