Giveaway: City Walks Travel Deck

There’s no better way to discover a city that by walking around, soaking up the sights and ambience, and feeling like a local.  When I saw these “City Walks” travel guide card decks, I knew that it would be a fun, interesting, and convenient way to explore a city. 

Pick a card. . . any card. . . and whether you’re a first time visitor, a regular, or a long time resident, each of the 50 cards in the deck will send you off on a self-guided walking adventure.  On one side you’ll find a detailed map, on the back a list of tips and general information.

The cards point out tourist locations, but also cultural, entertainment, and dining spots.  They are written by locals, so you know you’re getting the real scoop!

The general City Walk decks are perfect for adults and families.  If you’re afternoon business meeting cancels, grab a card and head out for a little head-clearing walk.  Skip the treadmill, and find a challenge uphill neighborhood to explore.  Current City Walk cities include Sydney, Toronto, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Washington DC.

The City Walks with Kids are adventures of shorter duration,specifically designed with the little ones in mind.  Cities include:  Paris, Washington DC, San Francisco, and New York.

And Village Walks highlight great European Village areas, like Ireland, Provence, and Tuscany.  (I may just have to order the Tuscany for a return Italy visit next year!)

One thing that I like about these cards is that you can take one or two that you want, and leave the rest at home or in your hotel room.  It saves you from having to lug around a big guide book or map, and allows you to blend in rather that stick out as a tourist.  Reasonably priced at $14.95 per deck, you have no reason not to pick up one for every city in your travels!

The City Walk folks have agreed to give away a deck to two of our readers – and the reader will get to select the city of their preference.

To be eligible to win one of the City Walk decks, just leave a comment answering this question (chosen to have City Walk with a little “market research”):

What city would you like to have represented in an upcoming City Walk deck?

The contest runs through tonight, Wednesday, December 10thth, 2008 at 11:59pm (PT). On Thursday, two random winners will be selected from all the comments to receive the City Walk deck of their choice.  Please enter only once, and leave your email address in the appropriate spot so that we can contact you.

Check back tomorrow for the winner of this giveaway, and to see what great gift Kori has for Thursday.  Remember, we’ll be giving away a travel gift each day right up till Christmas.

Image credit:  City Walk/Chronicle Book