Really fun day out(side)! We ventured up to the park on Easter Sunday with our dog. Yep, they were…read moreopen on Easter in Italy. Already earning brownie points. They are also dog friendly. Score, again. You park at the top of the town and walk down to the main entrance. Your GPS will try to convince you to drive all the way down. Don't do it! The road becomes very narrow and pretty much pedestrian only. Once at the entrance, you pay the entry fee (€6 per person as of April 2019), grab a map and set out to explore. They have three trails in the park. Green is the easy one and takes you past two really impressive waterfalls. They say it takes 30 minutes but we spent about an hour with breaks, photo ops, our dog's desire to smell everything, etc. Red is medium and black is difficult. We stuck to the green trail this visit but hope to tackle the red one next time. There is a small cafe in the park that serves cold drinks, ice cream and a few other snacks. They even have a little gift shop where I was super excited to find a magnet to add to our collection.

We visited Terme di Giunone while on vacation from California, and it was such a wonderful…read moresurprise! My 4 kids (17, 15, 12 and 10) wanted a break from the beach and after some quick research we ended up at Terme di Giunone. Tucked away in the countryside with beautiful greenery and the sound of cicadas all around, it felt so peaceful yet fun for the kids. Super affordable, plenty of space, free parking, free lounge chairs, and even a great snack bar. The water slides were a huge hit (no swim cap required there, which our kids loved. Caps ARE required for all other pools). A perfect break from Lake Garda. We're so glad we made the drive, highly recommend !

And amazing place we were stand by the beauty in all of the architecture that is in the area. I…read morestrongly recommend seeing this in your lifetime

This is one of my favorite places in Padova! Beautiful oval…read moreshaped park with a fountain in the center and four grass sections with trees divided by the walking paths. A great place to walk around or even just hang out for the afternoon or at night. We always used to meet up with friends here when we wanted to hang out but not necessarily go to a bar--you can even bring your own wine or beer to the park. I have many fond memories here and will always go back to the park when I return to visit Padova

This is a must do if you are in the area. It only takes about 30 minutes to enjoy viewing the falls…read moreand then you could head to beautiful lake Tenno or the medieval town Canale close by. Such a gorgeous area and the zen gardens calming and walking paths are filled with flowers for your viewing enjoyment.

beautiful rock with washouts, coloured lights, a guide through the area with explanation of the…read moreplants, the water have to be pumped up, to let ist fall :-) in earlier time it was a natural process to washout with water from a higher place behind the rock there are very fine water droplets in the air, a big refreshment in the summer, you can leave your car direct in front of the cash to the cave, or wait a little bit, most of the people will stay only for some minutes, it's more markenting than facts behind :-)

I was driving from Venice to Bologna and I found the World Heritage site in between that lays claim…read moreto being the first botanical garden on Earth, so I figure I would have to stop by. I didn't have much time because my rental was due back, and to compound this issue, parking was tough, so time spent driving around trying to park definitely ate into my time I wanted to spend here. When I finally did park, I literally ran, well jogged, to the entrance, paid around 10 euros to come in and then I was at peace. There are two areas worth exploring. First is the original garden and circular garden with various species thoughtfully planted about. The second, new area is a brief walk away and features plants from different ecosystems, like tropical, temperate, etc. The huge lily pads out front and in the tropical room were my favorite and I only wish I had more time to explore here (1.5 hours are needed) and also check out the architecture of the nearby town. Good luck parking and once you do that, you'll have fun here. And always great to support another World Heritage Site.

A beautiful Renaissance medicinal garden, well worth a stroll for the flowers and herbs (we were…read morethere the first week of May). Not to be missed, however, is the series of modern greenhouses that lead the visitors from one climate to another starting with the tropics and ending in the desert. From the piazza outside St Anthony's, take a short stroll down a quiet residential street, over the ancient moat and into the garden. Established as part of the university college of medicine in 1545, it is believed to be the oldest one in Europe, with over 7000 varieties of plants including medicinal, poisonous, and carnivorous. The flytraps quiver in anticipation if you have your hand over them! On the less creepy side the roses are gorgeous. Entrance 10 euros, 6 for seniors.

On our last full day in Verona, one of the last attractions we visited was Giardino Giusti. Listed…read moreas one of the top attractions in Verona on TripAdvisor, it's not to be missed! There is an entry fee or you can get a discount (if you visit enough spots) by purchasing a Verona card ahead of time. Giardino Giusti is a nice botanical garden. Like other botanical gardens I've visited, it's really all about taking in the beauty of nature. This will include well-manicured trees, plants, and maybe some animals. Giusti has a lot to see including statues and picturesque views of the city. There's also a labyrinth. I'm personally not a fan of them but it's one of the activities you can enjoy. There's even a ballet school for kids that has classes inside. Talk about a picturesque location for some ballet lessons! They give you a nice map with your entrance fee. Either follow it or wander around to check out all of the sights.

Totally worth the visit. You have access to the garden and grand upstairs rooms. My fav was the…read moreHorseshoe Room, all the furniture had horseshoe elements. Thank you Giusti family for showing off your high ceiling rooms, furniture, artwork, frescos, and extensive collections. It's about a 15 minute walk from the Arena, across the scenic river.

Really cool indoor play park for kids of all ages. They have a small area for very small kids (2…read moreand under). Three large trampolines into a foam pit for kids of all ages (including adults). The facilities are well manned so there are only a safe number of people on each item. Enjoy park also includes a watered down high-ropes/obstacle course, a climbing wall and a small go-cart track. It also appears as though they are building laser tag (as of mid 2016). I would think the oldest who would enjoy this place is 9. But the trampolines are fun for anyone willing to get on :) Entry is about 5Euro. They also have a 'bar' area that serves some snack food and light refreshments (including beer and wine). There are tables for the parents to sit, relax and have a drink while the kids play. They DO offer birthday parties as well.