Table of Contents

About This Book. Chapter 1: Taking in the Scenery. Awesome Vistas. Seven Beautiful Bridges. Drives. Train Rides. Boat Rides. Chapter 2: Cities Great & Small. One-of-a-Kind Cityscapes. The Big City Buzz. Postcards across America. Chapter 3: Weird & Wonderful. Otherworldly Landscapes. Atmospheric Places to Explore. A Touch of Kitsch. Caves & Waterfalls. Chapter 4: Walk with the Animals. In the Wild. Zoos. Aquariums. Chapter 5: Lost in the Mists of Time. Fossils. Early Humans. The Ancient World. Chapter 6: Windows on History. Positively Medieval. Historic Restorations. Native Americans. Settling America. Black American History. Chapter 7: War & Peace. Bloody Battlegrounds. History at Sea. World War II & the Cold War. Chapter 8: For Budding Scientists. Science Museums. The History of Flight. Inventions & Industry. Stargazing. Chapter 9: Holy Places. Chapter 10: A Dose of Culture. Masterpieces of Art. Music. Theater & the Movies. Chapter 11: Historic Homes. Castles & Mansions. Famous Homesteads. U.S. Presidents. Chapter 12: Out & About. Hiking & Backpacking. Cycling. In the Saddle. Chapter 13: On the Water. Paddling Away. Swimming. Snorkeling & Diving. Beaches. Chapter 14: Calling All Sports Fans. Chapter 15: Rides & Thrills. Adrenaline Rushes. Carousels & Ferris Wheels. Roller Coasters. Theme Parks. Alphabetical Index. Geographical Index.

About the Author

Holly Hughes has traveled the globe as an editor and writer-she's the former executive editor of Fodor's Travel Publications, the series editor of Frommer's Irreverent Guides, and author of Frommer's New York City with Kids. She's also written fiction for middle graders and edits the annual Best Food Writing anthology. New York City makes a convenient jumping-off place for her travels with her three children and husband.

Reviews

"a handy guidebook featuring all the must-sees around the globe that kids of all ages can appreciate, not to mention their parents as well." (New York Daily News, August 20, 2006) "...there will be something here to inspire the adventurous spirit in most families." (Mail on Sunday, October 2006) "...you will have a richer knowledge of the world and of course - you will enjoy your travels...Go fetch now!" (The Big Buzz Magazine, October 2006) "It's the perfect gift for anyone who travels with children." (Spanish Magazine, October 2006) "...includes some of the best-known sights in the Southern hemisphere..." (Selling Long Haul, November 2006) "If ever there was a 'bible' of worldwide must-see places for children to visit, this is it...truly comprehensive..." (Blackpool Gazette, November 2006) "...packed with experiences the next generation of globe-trotters adore..." ( Wanderlust, November 2006) "...brilliant, unusual ideas." (Primary Times, December 2006) "...full of wonderful suggestions..." ( Families Thames Valley East, January 2007') "...a life saving new book..." ( Club News, January 2007) "...makes any trip possible, even with the kids in tow. It's the perfect book for anyone who travels with children" (Army Families Federation Journal, March 2007) "...best destinations around the world for the family, its aimed at the young and the young at heart." (ABTA Magazine, July 2007) "a truly fantastic guide, packed full of must-see destinations your kids will love." (Families South West Magazine, July 2007) "...a guidebook for all ages." (Essentially America, Autumn 2007) "...fascinating guide of interesting places that will create a lifetime of...memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy." (Family Interest, March/April 2008)