December 2017: San Fransisco, California December 01 2017
Known mainly for its personality and surrounding areas San Francisco has its own eclectic hippie chic. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques and the sea lions line the pier the locals are all about their food and technology. Many visitors and tourists find themselves running around looking at all the new and different lifestyles that collide within the city. To help guide you around and figure out where you should actually go here are the top ten things to do according to Trip Advisor.
- Alcatraz
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- AT&T Park
- Golden Gate Park
- City Tours
- Lands End
- Walking Tours
- Twin Peaks
- Cable Cars
In honor of the city Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of December 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
TripAdvisor.com
November 2017: City of the Month; Montreal Canada November 01 2017
The cultural capital of Canada is the largest French-speaking port (outside of France) Montreal host a celebration of cosmopolitan Québécois style. Montreal’s 250 theater and dance companies, more than 90 festivals and a fascinating medley of neighborhoods where artists, writers and musicians have helped cement the city’s reputation as a great arts center. The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is the headline event, followed by parties dedicated to world cinema, comedy and gay pride. Québec City also dazzles, with its grand Winter Carnival, music-filled summer festivals and colorful fireworks over the river. Montréal is a slice of old Europe in a pie of contemporary design. A day’s wander might take in the photogenic 18th-century facades of Old Montréal before a cycling tour of the lovely Canal de Lachine, or a wander through the glittering shops and restaurants of downtown before ending at the inviting terraced cafes of Plateau Mont-Royal. In honor of the City Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of November 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
Lonleyolanet.com
October 2017: City of the Month; Albany, New Hampshire October 01 2017
The Albany Covered bridge plays a large role to the community in New Hampshire. The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. The original builders agreed with the city and local officials to rebuild a new bridge minus the cost of the previous one because of the structural issues. The bridge has wide shallow arches and sharply raked facades. The U.S. Forest Service replaced the wooden floor timbers with steel in 1981-1982 to provide a studier base for cars and larger vehicles to use the bridge. The Albany Bridge is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Here are a few facts about its construction.
Location:
Just north of the Kancamagus Highway, six miles west of N.H. Route 16 on Dugway Road in Albany spanning the Swift River.
Style of Bridge:
Paddleford truss with added arches
Size of bridge:
120 feet long x 21 feet wide
Built by:
Amzi Russell & Leandre Morton
Year of Construction:
1858
Original Cost:
$1,300
Structural Characteristics:
The bridge is 120'0" long with a clear span of 100'0". It has an overall width of 21'0" with a roadway width of 15'3", and a maximum vertical clearance of 11'0". It is posted for six tons.
Maintained By:
Town of Albany
In honor of the bridge Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of October 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p93.html
October 2017: Destination of the Month Albany Bridge, New Hampshire October 01 2017
The Albany Covered bridge plays a large role to the community in New Hampshire. The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. The original builders agreed with the city and local officials to rebuild a new bridge minus the cost of the previous one because of the structural issues. The bridge has wide shallow arches and sharply raked facades. The U.S. Forest Service replaced the wooden floor timbers with steel in 1981-1982 to provide a studier base for cars and larger vehicles to use the bridge. The Albany Bridge is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Here are a few facts about its construction.
Location:
Just north of the Kancamagus Highway, six miles west of N.H. Route 16 on Dugway Road in Albany spanning the Swift River.
Style of Bridge:
Paddleford truss with added arches
Size of bridge:
120 feet long x 21 feet wide
Built by:
Amzi Russell & Leandre Morton
Year of Construction:
1858
Original Cost:
$1,300
Structural Characteristics:
The bridge is 120'0" long with a clear span of 100'0". It has an overall width of 21'0" with a roadway width of 15'3", and a maximum vertical clearance of 11'0". It is posted for six tons.
Maintained By:
Town of Albany
In honor of the bridge Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of October 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p93.html
September 2017: City of the Month; Perth, Australia September 01 2017
Perched on the banks of the wide Swan River, between the Indian Ocean and the sands of the Nullarbor Desert, Perth is one of the world's most isolated cities, yet still boasts an active beach scene and lively nightlife. Perth Australia is a family-friendly beaches and resorts host home to a variety of tourists. By the ocean side you can spend a full day snorkeling and scuba diving but head north to Scarborough for a spirited beachside club scene.Here are the top ten things to do in the city! (According to Trip Advisor here are the top 10 things to do in Perth Australia.)
- Kings Park & Botanic Garden
- Kings Park War Memorial
- Swan River
- Fraser Avenue Lookout
- The Perth Mint
- Loterywest Federation Walkway
- Scitech
- Perth Zoo
- St. Mary’s Cathedral
- 10.Wine Tours & Tastings
In honor of the city Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of September 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
August 2017: City of the Month, Rio De Janeiro August 01 2017
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
Lonleyplanet.com
July 2017: City of the Month Cape Cod July 01 2017
The Cape Cod Regions, consisting of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, will make you feel happier than you ever have before. . Cape territory is divided into fifteen towns with many villages. With quaint harbors, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and blinking lighthouses Line the coastline of the Atlantic. Cape Cods national Seashore host a number of various activities from rail trails, bike paths and the oldest town in the city. Simply stunning beaches, consistently ranked among the best in the country, line the city’s coastline creating a relaxed and carefree feel in the air. Cape Cod stretches from Procincetown in the northeast to Woods Hole in the southwest. In honor of the city Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of July 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.
Source:
Tripadvisor.com
www.massvacation.com
June 2017 City of the Month: Charleston, West Virgina July 01 2017
http://www.charlestonwv.gov/
Here's a personal message from the Mayor, we suggest checking out the site
for more facts and interesting information on this little gem, in Appalachia.
"Welcome to the City of Charleston, West Virginia, where our people are known for genuine hospitality and follow their passions to make our city a great place to live, visit and invest in the future. Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia, and our elected leaders and citizens work every day to develop our city as the cultural, recreational and business capital of the Appalachian Mountain region."
Mayor Danny Jones
May 2017 City of the Month: Tokyo May 01 2017
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis city. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Leyasu established his feudal government there. Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa,and in many excellent museums,historic temples and gardens. Catch the fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, take a refreshing walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River, spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, or learn some more about Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Anywhere you go Tokyo will allow you to find something breathtaking and new to experience. In honor of the city Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of May 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out
Sources:
www.japan-guide.com
April 2017 City of the Month Charleston South Carolina April 01 2017
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