My City Celebrates
December 01, 2009
3 min read
Last year, in our “World of Christmas” series on the blog, we reached out to hotel insiders in a dozen cities to find out their top suggestions for celebrating the holidays. But this year, inspired by our ever-popular “I Heart My City” posts on Intelligent Travel, we’re opening it up to you.
We’ve put together a festively-themed fill-in-the-blank questionnaire after the jump, and we’d love to hear your responses. So cut and paste the list, fill in your answers, and email us your picks at intelligenttravel@ngs.org. (Please include links and photos if possible). We’ll be featuring your “My City Celebrates” posts through the New Year. Happy Holidays!
My City Celebrates
When I need a dose of holiday cheer, I always head to __________.
The best place to grab a cup of cocoa is ___________.
If you want to find great sledding you have to head _______________.
Strap on your skates at ______________ and enjoy the view of ____________.
For a classic holiday photo op, be sure to check out the ________________, which is known for its ___________.
A great place to take the kids during the season is _____________.
For all of your gift-giving shopping in one store, check out ____________.
_________ has the best markets, be sure to pick up a ___________ for your ___________.
No holiday meal in my city is complete without ______________.
My favorite holiday tradition in my city is ___________.
Locals know to avoid the throngs ___________ and find the real magic ____________.
The best part about my city during the holiday season is ______________.
Photo: Pinnochio dolls on sale in Pisa, Italy, by National Geographic My Shot user Cage Nagy.
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