35 Beautiful Literary Spots Across America for Every Reader

35. Twin Peaks Tunnel Book Murals (San Francisco, CA) – Literature Meets Public Art

Twin Peaks Tunnel. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Jef Poskanzer

Blink and you might miss them, but San Francisco’s Twin Peaks Tunnel is home to one of the most whimsical literary installations in the country. Stretching along the walls near the Castro Muni Station are giant, glowing murals of bookshelves—each “book” titled with a classic or local favorite, such as Tales of the City. Created to transform public transportation into a place of curiosity and storytelling, these murals remind riders that literature is everywhere—even underground. It’s the kind of surprise literary gem that stays with you long after you board the next train.

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