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DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guides

"For families traveling with young people, it's hard to do better than this handsomely illustrated guide."

– Library Journal, Starred Review

DK's Eyewitness Travel Family Guide series helps parents explore cities, regions, and countries with their children, and provides all the information needed to ensure fun and stress-free family holidays. All the major cultural attractions and historical sights are covered, along with family-friendly hotels, restaurants, and activities that will appeal to both adults and children.

What's in the Guides:

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Here's a glimpse into eight destinations to get you excited for a family vacation:

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DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Florida

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Washington, D.C.

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide New York City

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide London

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Paris

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Italy

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide France

Florida

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Florida is one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States and offers activities for both adventurous and laid-back travelers. Navigate the thrills of the Disney World and LEGOLAND theme parks, watch manatees swim in the St. John's River, go fishing in the Keys, play in the sand at the state's best beaches, explore Kennedy Space Center, and more.

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Washington D.C.

Washington, DC is an ideal city for families on vacation because it's small enough to navigate easily with children in tow, but has plenty of attractions to satisfy everyone's interests. Don't miss the National Mall, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Zoological Park, Oxon Hill Farm, and more.

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New York City

Full of museums that focus on children, as well as great parks and playgrounds, New York City is surprisingly child-friendly. Don't miss Central Park, the Children's Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more...

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Rome

Rome welcomes families with kid-friendly restaurants, guesthouses, and — of course — gelato. Fire up kids' imaginations at the ancient Roman sights of the Colosseum and Forum, explore medieval streets and Baroque piazzas in the heart of the city, roller-skate around the Villa Borghese, and much more.

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London

A city with an abundance of history, outstanding museums, unrivalled theater and beautiful parks, London has a wide choice of family-friendly activities. Don't miss Buckingham Palace, the National Gallery, Regent's Park, London Zoo, and more.

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Paris

With history and cultural activities to entertain the young and old, families will be spoiled for choice in Paris. Don't miss the Louvre, the Jardin des Tuileries, Musée en Herbe, Disneyland Resort Paris, and much more.

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Italy

Italy is a fantastic destination for a family holiday. It's one of the most varied countries in Europe, stretching from the snow-capped Alps to Sicily's orange groves — and its society, firmly centered on family, warmly welcomes children. Kids will be enraptured by medieval splendor, great outdoors, the seaside, and its cuisine.

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France

France has ample to see and do for families. Though Paris is the most renowned, there are many other great cities for families to easily enjoy. Don't overlook Nice, Marseille, or the seaports of La Rochelle, Bordeaux, and Bayonne.

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