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The Grandparents' Guide to Summer Travel

Everything you need, whether you've set your destination or are still making plans

by The Editors

With weeks full of longer days and glorious sunshine, summer offers endless possiblities. Don't waste them. From fascinating destinations to explore to fun treats to eat to great games to keep young travelers occupied, Grandparents.com has everything you need to make this a sensational season.

10 Cool Factory Tours
Kids will love seeing their favorite foods and objects created from scratch
Potato chips, guitars, and favorite furry friends »

Safari Adventures Here at Home
You don't need to travel to foreign lands to explore the wild kingdom. Check out exotic locales in your own backyard.
No passport required »

The Best Ice Cream Parlors in America
Nothing says summer like a cool, icy treat. These are the best you'll find.
Flavors you have to taste to believe »

9 Top Travel Toys
Getting there may be half the fun, and these playthings guarantee it
Backseat boredom busters and more »

10 Living History Sites to Love
Road trips to these destinations bring the past to life
From the Tenement Museum to a working cattle ranch »

100 Things to Do With Your Grandchildren This Summer
Creative activities for days spent close to home
Scavenger hunts, karaoke, and a spin on a carousel »

City Guides
Your itinerary for everything fun in 50 major cities
From zoos to water parks to hot-air ballooning »

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12 Ways to Help Children Fight Their Fears

Our expert's choices to ward off nightmares Build confidence »

3 Cool Cupcake Recipes

These unusual and delicious cupcakes are anything but typical sweets Unusually delicious sweets »

Be a Mentor to Your Grandchild

An expert discusses how you can help grandkids get into college and find jobs Tips and advice »


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