Day Trips from Milan

Arluno

San Giacomo Horses - equestrian programs for kids ages 6-12 known as "cavalgiocare", at this agriturismo just outside of Milan. After the lesson, the whole family can rent bikes to explore the grounds
Cascina San Giacomo
Arluno
tel. 02 90377123
www.sangiacomohorses.it

Bergamo

Fantasy World Mini Italia
Vittorio Veneto, 52
tel. 02 9090169

Parco Faunistico (Zoo di Val Brembo)
Via Cornelle, 16
tel. 35 527640
Parco Faunistico

Genova

Acquario di Genova - Europe's largest aquarium
Piazza Caricamento, Porto Vecchio
Acquario di Genova

Lago di Como

Lago di Garda

Gardaland
Castelnuove del Garda
tel. 0456449777
Gardaland

Lago Maggiore/ Stresa

Parco della Villa Pallavicino -petting zoo with a nice playground and a restaurant looking over Lago Maggiore
28049 Stresa (NO)

Lodi

Lugano, Switzerland

Parco Tassino - park with a view of Lake Lugano, deer, llama, and a playground
Via Tassino
Lugano, Switzerland

Serra Comunale - greenhouses with tropical plants and parrots
open March 4th to October 31st, November st to March 3rd

Sorombela Animal Park - kangaroos, monkeys, desert foxes, horses, birds
Purasca (near Lugano)
tel. 41 91 712896

Zoo al Maglio
Magliaso 6983
tel. 41 91 711493
Zoo al Maglio

Montevecchia

Monza

Novara

Parco Faunistico "La Torbiera"
tel. 03 22832136
Parco Faunistico

Zoo Safari
28050 Pombia
tel. 03 219556431
Zoo Safari

Parco Faunistico "La Torbiera"
tel. 03 22832136

Pavia

Varese

Museo della Bambola (Doll Museum)
21021 Angera Rocca di Angera
tel. 02 86 45 27 48

Lindt Chocolate Factory
21013 Gallarate
tel. 03 31200855

Verona

Parco Natura Viva - safari and zoo with dinosaur exhibits
tel. 45 7170113
Parco Natura Viva

Juliet's House
Via Cappello, 23
tel. 45 8034303
Casa di Giulietta

Ski  Resort Destinations

Barzio
www.scuolascibarziopianibobbio.it

Foppolo
www.brembanaski.com

Gressoney
www.residenzadelsole.it

Monte Tamaro
www.montetamaro.ch

Pila, Val d'Aosta
www.pila.it

Ponte di Legno
www.j2ski.com/ski_resorts

San Bernardino
www.j2ski.com/ski_resorts

Experiences - Family-Friendly Tours and Activities

Cafe Voyage - English speaking travel agent in Milan
Via G. B. Vico, 4
tel. 02 462047

Intrepid Travel Italy Family Adventure
www.intrepidtravel.com

- Travel back in time to ancient Rome, Go bike riding in Lucca, See the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Explore the coastline at Cinque Terre, Ride the cable car at Lake Maggiore, Wander the maze of alleyways in Venice

Domina Viaggi Evento
Via A. Maffei 1
20135 Milan
tel. 02 75770600
fax. 02 75770680
www.dominaviaggievento.it

- DominaViaggiEvento is a thematic tour operator offering family tours desiged to let children discover the history, science, and art of the area through a series of games and activities incorporated into the tour (and a tour guide dressed in period!). Programs in Milan include "Kids Adventures and the Discovery of Leonardo's Genius", a journey through the Milan of Leonardo da Vinci with a walk from the Last Supper to the Science Museum, ending at the Castello Sforza.

Online Resources

Family Vacation Ideas
www.myfamilybreak.com

- My Family Break is a network of parents sharing their experiences of holiday and vacation destinations and hotels that are especially suitable for children.