Milan’s National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci (whew – long name!) is our favorite place to visit with kids when we’re in the city. It’s interactive and there are a ton of things you can’t see in many other places (a submarine! a Russian space suit!). There’s something inside for every kid […]
Milan, in Italy’s Lombardy region, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning your family trip to Italy. After all, it doesn’t have the same draw as famously kid-friendly destinations like Venice, Rome, and Florence. But, Italy’s fashion capital is full of unique neighborhoods, worthwhile sites, incredible museums, and plenty of
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Ravenna is visited by a few million tourists each year, but many of them only spend a few hours gazing up at its UNESCO World Heritage site Byzantine mosaics. Then, necks sore, they take their train, car, or cruise ship to their next destination. If you’re visiting Italy with your family, it’s worth stopping in
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Emilia-Romagna is lesser known than some of its famous neighbors (Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy), but we like to think of it as a quiet little stella (star). We love visiting Emilia-Romagna with kids because it’s easy to travel around with or without a car, and there’s something for all interests (for kids and adults). This is
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Updated January 21, 2025 Buongiorno! Are you getting ready for your Italy trip but feeling overwhelmed about packing for your entire family? Don’t worry! I’ve helped families travel to Italy since 2004, and I also travel around the country with my three children. In this article, I’ll tell you what you should bring on a
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Bologna is often skipped over for its more-famous neighbors like Florence and Venice, but the ‘fat city’ is a perfectly child-friendly destination in Italy. We love visiting Bologna with kids for many reasons including: You may also want to read Emilia-Romagna with KidsHow to Spend 2 Days in BolognaBest Places to Visit in Italy with
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Are you traveling to Italy soon with your car-obsessed kids (or partner)? Are you having trouble deciding which car museum in Italy you should visit with your family? Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, oh my – there are so many to choose from! Maybe you’re about to buy tickets and can’t decide if you should bring your
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Our up-to-date list of pumpkin patches in Italy. Fall is here, and it’s time to take your kids to find some zucche! Are you visiting Italy during October and want to pick out and carve pumpkins with your kids like you do back home? Or maybe you’re an ex-pat missing your Halloween traditions and you
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A quick visit to the Parma is a hit for kids who enjoy food and learning about where it comes from. Our kids love visiting and tasting Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma at their source – and your little ones probably will too! If the food isn’t enough of a draw, there are also
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Calcio (soccer/football) in Italy is a huge part of Italian culture, so it’s only natural to want to bring your kids to a football match if you’re visiting Italy. Are you wondering if your little ones are ready to go to a soccer match here? Or if the environment of an Italian soccer game is
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