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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Daly City

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Daly City, California

Updated February 2, 2021

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Daly City, California

Colma Necropolis

A vast city of the dead, where the deceased outnumber the living by more than a million.
Circus Showfolks of America Memorial

Daly City, California

Circus Showfolks of America Memorial

Outside San Francisco lies a small clown cemetery and memorial.
The markers are 10 paces apart.

Daly City, California

Broderick-Terry Duel Site

Two pillars set 10 paces apart commemorate the "last notable American duel."
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Emperor’s tombstone, Colma

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Emperor Norton's Grave

The final resting place of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
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Colma, California

Colma Historical Association

This odd little museum holds exhibits on everything from blacksmith equipment to hair jewelry.
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Wyatt Earp’s Grave

Colma, California

Wyatt Earp's Grave

The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.
1 mile from Daly City
Emperor Norton “Pause, Traveler” plaque (1939) following 2018 restoration. Photo:

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Emperor Norton Plaque

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."
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