List Info. This list shows all the peaks that are over 4,500 feet high and also the highest point in a county (or equivalent) east of the Missisppi River in the United States.
Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses over the San Francisco Bay, going from San Francisco to Marin County, in the U.S. state of California. It was opened for use in 1937. When the bridge was finished, its length of 9,266 ft (2824 m) made it the longest bridge in the world.
The Golden Gate Bridge was built simply, to connect San Francisco to Marin County. The San Francisco Bay has rough currents and ferries were the only way to get across. The History of the Golden Gate Bridge Ferries plied the waters between the north shore of San Francisco Bay in Marin County and the city of San Francisco as early as 1820. 2  The 27-minute trip gave travelers ample 3  â¦. Top 5 San Francisco Tourist Attractions San Francisco, Calif., is a hotspot for tourists.