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Typically, when people think of going to Italy, it’s as a romantic couple’s trip or as a journey to take with a few friends. And while it is a very romantic place to go and there is a lot of architecture, food (and wine) and fashion that can keep adults entertained for days on end, did you know that there actually are several fun things that kids can do too?
If you’re planning an international family vacation and Italy wasn’t initially a country that was on your list, we’re hoping that by the end of this article, it will be a place that you’ll at least consider because we’re pretty confident that they have many sites you and your children will be able to enjoy—together.
Pinocchio Park of Collodi. Just hearing the name of that park already sounds like it would be a lot of fun for children, right? The awesome thing about this particular site is that it has windy paths that lead to all kinds of statues from the Pinocchio story. Inside of the park, there is also a small amusement park, a puppet show theatre and a museum as well. (Pinocchio.it)
Lake Garda. No matter where you may be in the world, if there’s one thing that most kids are going to enjoy hanging out, it would have to be by some water. Well, if you take them to Lake Garda, they are certainly going to get plenty of that being that it is the home of the largest lake in Italy. And as a bonus, tucked inside of that area is Gardaland, the largest amusement park in Italy. (GardaLake.com)
Bomarzo Monster Park. For the children who have a natural sense of adventure, you’ve got to put the Bomarzo Monster Park in Northern Lazio on your itinerary. It is a park where you can see all kinds of “monsters” that are carved out of stone. And while initially that might seem a bit scary, if you actually check out some of their pictures on their website, you’ll see that for your kids, it will probably be more of an intriguing adventure than anything else. (Parcodeimostri.com)
Walk through some castles. There aren’t too many children who wouldn’t be thrilled with the idea of walking through a real life castle and Italy has plenty of them. Whether it’s La Rocca Albornoziana in the town of Spoleto, Andria Doria in Portovenere along the Italian Riviera or Castello Sforzesco in Milan, these are just a few of the destinations where you and your children can spend hours taking in the sites and also taking a few pictures in the process.
Take a family tour. Whether you decide to stay at the Farmhouse Near Rome Il Bagolaro or in a hotel in Florence, there are plenty of family tours for you to choose from; some of which especially cater to the needs and interests of children. To get more information on how to schedule a family tour in Italy, visit SelectItaly.com and put “amazing family tours” in the search field.
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