Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up

Frommer's 500 places to take your kids before they grow up 2nd Edition 500 Great Reasons to Say,"Are We There Yet?" This bestselling guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the mostexciting places on earth. With more than 40 new destinations, this revised edition is packed with things to see, do, and explore--from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Coober Pedy (Australia) to a camel safari (India) and Dracula's Castle (Romania). Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites, and more, this guide provides the advice you need to plan a trip the whole familycan enjoy--and remember for a lifetime. Places to Go & Things to Do Around the World * The natural world: awesome vistas, flora, and fauna * Offbeat attractions: weird and wacky fun * History: from ancient wonders to modern marvels * Rides and thri... Frommer's庐 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, 2nd Edition 3 Contents 4 Chapter 1: Awesome Vistas 11 Postcard Panoramas 12 Otherworldly Landscapes 20 Falling Waters 33 7 Super City Views 38 Chapter 2: Exploring the Scenery 41 Drives 42 Train Rides 51 Boat Rides 60 7 Super City Parks 70 Chapter 3: Weird & Wonderful 74 Atmospheric Places to Explore 75 A Touch of Kitsch 86 Caves 102 7 Famous Bridges 106 Chapter 4: Walk with the Animals 110 In the Wild 111 7 Fantastic Aquariums 128 7 Great Zoos 132 Chapter 5: Lost in the Mists of Time 137 Fossils 138 Early Humans 146 Chapter 6: The Ancient World 165 Cradles of Civilization 166 Classical Capitals 172 Outposts of Empire 181 New World Marvels 192 Chapter 7: Positively Medieval 197 The Dark Ages 198 Monks, Priests & Pilgrims 201 Castles 205 Town & Gown 209 Fortresses 221 7 Super City Squares 224 Chapter 8: War & Peace 228 Conquest & Empire Building 229 Battles for Independence 232 Bloody Battlegrounds 239 World War II & the Cold War 243 7 Super Ships 252 Chapter 9: Settling America 256 In the Beginning 257 Forging a Nation 265 Westward Ho 271 Native Americans 278 African-American History 283 Chapter 10: For Budding Scientists 291 Science Museums 292 The History of Flight 305 Inventions & Industry 311 Stargazing 319 7 Public Transportation Systems 326 Chapter 11: Holy Places 330 Chapter 12: A Dose of Culture 357 Masterpieces of Art 358 Music 368 Theater & the Movies 377 Chapter 13: Historic Homes 384 Castles & Mansions 385 Famous Homesteads 401 7 Presidential Homesteads 418 Chapter 14: Out & About 422 Hiking & Backpacking 423 Cycling 442 In the Saddle 449 Chapter 15: On the Water 457 Paddling Away 458 Swimming 472 Snorkeling & Diving 476 7 Super Beaches 480 Chapter 16: Calling All Sports Fans 484 Chapter 17: Rides & Thrills 513 Adrenaline Rushes 514 Carousels & Ferris Wheels 521 Roller Coasters 526 Theme Parks 535 Chapter 18: World Maps 547 Geographical Index 557 Alphabetical Index 563

Frommer's 500 places to take your kids before they grow up

2nd Edition

500 Great Reasons to Say,Are We There Yet?

This bestselling guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the mostexciting places on earth. With more than 40 new destinations, this revised edition is packed with things to see, do, and explore—from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Coober Pedy (Australia) to a camel safari (India) and Dracula's Castle (Romania).

Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites, and more, this guide provides the advice you need to plan a trip the whole familycan enjoy—and remember for a lifetime.

Places to Go & Things to Do Around the World

• The natural world: awesome vistas, flora, and fauna
• Offbeat attractions: weird and wacky fun
• History: from ancient wonders to modern marvels
• Rides and thrills: bobsleds, dogsleds, andeverything in between
• Art and architecture: galleries, buildings, andmonuments
• Science: space centers, natural history museums,and more
• Sports: halls of fame and sporting events

500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more—500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart. Each entry contains all the information families need to help plan a trip: age ratings, service details, and nearby kid-friendly hotels. A Specialty Index organized by type of trip helps families discover places and activities for all ages and interests, while a Geographical Index allows families to locate attractions across the world or simply across town. Photos throughout the book help bring destinations to life. Free companion podcast is available for download! This bestselling guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the most exciting places on earth. With more than 40 new destinations, this revised edition is packed with things to see, do, and explore--from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Coober Pedy (Australia) to a camel safari (India) and Dracula's Castle (Romania). Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites, and more, this guide provides the advice you need to plan a trip the whole family can enjoy--and remember for a lifetime Presents some five hundred different vacation options that are perfect for children and their parents, covering sports shrines, active vacations, exotic destinations, cultural heritage sites, historic landmarks, and other trips