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The smell of patchouli and pot are slowly fading with each generation, but the past of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco is still hanging by its tie-dyed threads. Once an area peacefully dominated by Flower Children of the 60s, the Haight was made famous by the war protesters, peace signs, and drugs. A visit today will yield memories of the past and a glimpse of the new Haight, composed of fashionistas, club kids, and nostalgic hippies and tourists. It's easy to make it a day on Haight by stopping in a head shop and bringing home a souvenir that you might want to hide from your mother. Ignore the new Gap store on the corner and purchase a vintage handbag at one of the many secondhand shops, or buy a bootleg copy of a Grateful Dead concert for an old friend. Once your inner hippie has set in, take a stroll by Jerry Garcia's old digs and pay tribute. Depending on your mood, the Haight is the perfect place to sink into a cozy spot at any café for some serious people-watching, or to toss back a few cold ones at a dark local watering hole.

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