April/May 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 May 2009. Public transit...
April 23rd, 2009 by thouseman
This Summer, San Francisco’s Golden Gate is the ‘Golden Ticket’ for Culture Lovers
April 14, 2009 – This summer, a global collection of fine art and historic treasures can be found “Only in San Francisco.” After 30 years, “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” returns to the deYoung Museum; SFMOMA unites the works of two celebrated artists Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams; “Lords of the Samurai” reigns at the Asian Art Museum; and Yerba Buena Center for...
April 15th, 2009 by admin
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
San Francisco – A Most Uncommon Place
San Francisco refuses to fit a mold. It climbed hills while other cities spread out. It encouraged immigrants to guard their ethnic distinctions while other cities assimilated them. It rejects urban freeways because they’re unsightly and renovates dusty keepsakes (an archaic cable car system, an abandoned factory, an antiquated cannery) with felicitous results. San Francisco is congenitally worldly,...
March 11th, 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
