Visiting Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies

Getting there	Muni bus lines run along Fillmore, Hayes and Fulton; the park is a 15-minute walk uphill from Civic Center
Tickets	The park is free; the houses are private residences with no public access
Best time	Late afternoon, when the sun is behind the camera and lights the east-facing fronts
Accessibility	The accessible entrance is the southeast corner at Hayes and Scott; the rest of the hill is steep
Hours	Public park with posted opening hours — check SF Rec and Parks before an early or late visit

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