Frommers® 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 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 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

Chapter 1 Awesome Vistas. Postcard Panoramas. Otherworldly Landscapes. Falling Waters. 7 Super City Views. Chapter 2 Exploring the Scenery. Drives. Train Rides. Boat Rides. 7 Super City Parks. Chapter 3 Weird & Wonderful. Atmospheric Places to Explore. A Touch of Kitsch. Caves. 7 Famous Bridges . Chapter 4 Walk with the Animals. In the Wild. 7 Fantastic Aquariums. 7 Great Zoos. Chapter 5 Lost in the Mists of Time. Fossils . Early Humans. Chapter 6 The Ancient World. Cradles of Civilization. Classical Capitals. Outposts of Empire. New World Marvels. Chapter 7 Positively Medieval. The Dark Ages. Monks, Priests & Pilgrims. Castles. Town & Gown. Fortresses. 7 Super City Squares. Chapter 8 War & Peace. Conquest & Empire Building. Battles for Independence. Bloody Battlegrounds. World War II & the Cold War. 7 Super Ships. Chapter 9 Settling America. In the Beginning. Forging a Nation. Westward Ho. Native Americans. African–American History. Chapter 10 For Budding Scientists. Science Museums. The History of Flight. Inventions & Industry. Stargazing. 7 Public Transportation Systems. Chapter 11 Holy Places. Chapter 12 A Dose of Culture. Masterpieces of Art. Music. Theater & the Movies. Chapter 13 Historic Homes. Castles & Mansions. Famous Homesteads. 7 Presidential Homesteads. Chapter 14 Out & About. Hiking & Backpacking. Cycling. In the Saddle. Chapter 15 On the Water. Paddling Away. Swimming. Snorkeling & Diving. 7 Super Beaches. Chapter 16 Calling All Sports Fans. Chapter 17 Rides & Thrills. Adrenaline Rushes. Carousels & Ferris Wheels. Roller Coasters. Theme Parks. Chapter 18 World Maps. Indexes.