San Francisco is a Cultural Playground for Children of All Ages
San Francisco is a cultural playground in many forms. Children (and parents) will find museums that encourage creative thinking and exploration, as well as numerous parks, playgrounds, attractions and activities to provide plenty of stimuli to inspire. The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) features an itinerary just for children called Kid City on San Francisco’s official Web...
March 20th, 2009 by thouseman
What’s New in San Francisco? — March/April
CITY NEWS San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Teams Up with American Express for Value-Added Offers American Express is now the Official Card Partner of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB). This new partnership has yielded a variety of exclusive offers for American Express® Cardmembers from San Francisco retailers, hotels, restaurants and attractions through...
March 17th, 2009 by thouseman
February/March 2009: What’s New in San Francisco
“What’s New” is a listing of new venues, attractions and activities compiled by the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB). Past editions of “What’s New” and a list of “Recent and Coming Attractions” are available in the Media section of the SFCVB’s Web site, www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com. The next edition of “What’s New” will be sent in March 2009. Public transit...
February 20th, 2009 by thouseman
10 (If Not More) Free Things for Families to Do in San Francisco
Worried about how the family can vacation together without breaking the piggy bank? San Francisco abounds with things to do, places to go and sights to see, many at no charge. The San Francisco Convention & Visitor Bureau Web site has many ideas and more information at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com. 1. Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and one full day is barely...
November 18th, 2008 by thouseman
San Francisco Values Endure the Test of Time
A Brief Overview “San Francisco values.” Something new? There’s some strong evidence to the contrary dating as far back as 1849. Lured by the promise of gold in the Sierra foothills and a new El Dorado, the largely masculine population that remained in San Francisco once the gold dust had settled transformed a sleepy village into a precocious maverick. Why this laissez-faire inclination? Historians...
February 22nd, 2007 by thouseman
