Age Group: Big Kid (8-12)
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One of Lake Garda’s most picturesque medieval villages with a free lakeside promenade, harbour, and Venetian customs house. Kids love feeding the ducks and swans. Perfect for a slow morning gelato walk. Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 37017 Lazise VR Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Rotating cable car from Malcesine village up to Monte Baldo (1,800m) with jaw-dropping views over the entire lake. Kids are glued to the rotating cabin floor. Paragliding launches at the top add extra drama. Address: Via Navene Vecchia 12, 37018 Malcesine VR Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Riva del Garda’s stunning northern lakefront with a free pebble beach, medieval tower, and gorgeous Alpine backdrop. Wide, flat promenade perfect for strollers. Surrounded by great cafes — the best base town for families on the lake. Address: Piazza III Novembre, 38066 Riva del Garda TN Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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One of Scotland’s grandest castles perched on a volcanic rock with sweeping Highland views. The Great Hall and Royal Palace interiors are stunning. Kids love the cannon placements and the views of the Wallace Monument. Address: Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Charming lakeside village with a medieval castle and the Lake Garda car ferry crossing to Toscolano. Kids absolutely love the ferry ride. The village is one of the most photogenic on the east shore with a great playground on the waterfront. Address: Via Fratelli Lavanda, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR Google Maps: Click here for…
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Iconic Gothic tower honoring William Wallace (Braveheart!) with 246 steps to a breathtaking view. The audio-visual experience inside brings the Wars of Independence to life. Kids obsessed with history will love every second. Address: Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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UNESCO-listed star-shaped fortress town at the southern end of Lake Garda. The walk along the ancient walls above the river channels is free and magical. Right next to Gardaland — perfect for combining with a theme park day. Address: Piazzale De Medici, 37019 Peschiera del Garda VR Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Immersive 3D battle experience at the site of the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated the English. Kids can try on armour and weapons. The outdoor battlefield walk is free. Address: Glasgow Rd, Stirling FK7 0LJ Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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The lake’s namesake town with a beautiful flat promenade lined with lemon trees, cafes, and a small harbour. Excellent gelato, easy paddleboat hire, and a playground right on the waterfront. Perfect slow family morning. Address: Lungolago Regina Adelaide, 37016 Garda VR Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Free ruined medieval abbey on the banks of the River Forth. A beautiful, peaceful spot with the only surviving freestanding bell tower in Scotland. Great picnic spot and an easy short walk from central Stirling. Address: Cambuskenneth, Stirling FK9 5NJ Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free