Keeping the kids happy and occupied is a full-time, usually two-parent job. To achieve that ideal, moms and dads everywhere should devour the information in this edition of Holly Hughes's vacation-tested Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up. This trustworthy paperback singles out dream destinations like the Great Wall of China, but it also zeroes in on hundreds of places much closer to home. Each destination entry features age ratings, nearby accommodations, and complete service information.

500 Great Reasons to Say,"Are We There Yet?"

This bestselling guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the most exciting places on earth. With more than 40 new destinations, this revised edition is packed with things to see, do, and explore—from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Coober Pedy (Australia) to a camel safari (India) and Dracula's Castle (Romania).

Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites, and more, this guide provides the advice you need to plan a trip the whole family can enjoy—and remember for a lifetime.

Places to Go & Things to Do Around the World

• The natural world: awesome vistas, flora, and fauna

• Offbeat attractions: weird and wacky fun

• History: from ancient wonders to modern marvels

• Rides and thrills: bobsleds, dogsleds, and everything in between

• Art and architecture: galleries, buildings, and monuments

• Science: space centers, natural history museums, and more

• Sports: halls of fame and sporting events

Table of Contents for Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, 1st Edition