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Kids in Tow
Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for toys ranging from trains to wooden carved toys and the Zurich Toy Museum and Franz Carl Weber, the toy store, should be part of any visit to the city when you have children in tow. The Zoological Garden – This state-of-the-art zoo will be of great interest to children. Particularly noteworthy are the Madagascar pavilion and the elephant house which is sure to intrigue...
The Palermo Gardens (Bosques de Palermo)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The (Bosques de Palermo) are beautifully situated and maintained and are worth a walk though. It contains a huge variety of native Argentine trees and flowering plants as well as three artificial lakes and some historical monuments. It is a good place for a rest from the rush of the big city. Jogging and bike-riding facilities are available and hiring a pedal or row boat can be a treat for the kid...
The White House
Washington DC, United States
The Presidential Palace, as it was once known, has changed a great deal over time with each new President or first lady making changes. Not many people realize the White House was not originally white. It was restored and painted that color after the British gutted the building in the War of 1812. Concerns for the safety of the President make the White House off-limits to the public these days ...
Northwestern University
Chicago, United States
Sharing Chicago's northern border along Lake Michigan is the pleasant suburb of Evanston, home to Northwestern University. Northwestern was founded in the 1850s by Methodists on land purchased by John Evans, for whom the surrounding town is named. Today it's one of America's most prestigious universities and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The main campus covers 240 acres alon...