Barbara Rogers

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Barbara Rogers

France’s’ third largest city, Lyon, is full of attractions for family travelers, but none is more fascinating to kids than its wall art. Entire buildings are transformed into street scenes or painted so realistically they appear to be something else. Historic figures look from windows and balconies that don’t really exist. These painted walls are created in a painting technique called trompe-l’œil, or “fool the eye”, imitating a real scene so realistically people do a double-take when passing.

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Barbara Rogers

Family travelers to Switzerland this summer can meet and interact with the iconic Swiss dog, the Saint Bernard. Barryland Theme Park reopens in Martigny, in the heart of the Swiss Alpine ski region. The centerpiece of the 4-acre park is a paw print-shaped building where families can interact with the dogs, watch them be groomed and learn about their training. Interactive exhibits illustrate the Saint Bernard’s 300-year history and unique characteristics.

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Barbara Rogers

Stretching from its miles of sandy ocean beaches to the rugged landscapes of the Appalachians, Maryland offers plenty of variety and options for family travelers. Dozens of Maryland State Parks create a network of campgrounds and cabins, meaning families don’t need to travel far between destinations to enjoy a trip that includes beach, mountain, nature, and historical and active experiences.

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Barbara Rogers

Families traveling with young children learn to be creative in getting strollers into seemingly impossible places. Some cities confound even the most determined parents: Innumerable bridges with steps are a challenge in Venice, and Lisbon’s hills seem insurmountable. Narrow or rough stone-paved streets are not stroller-friendly, either. Save those cities for another year and consider these instead.

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Barbara Rogers

Families with high school students thinking about college choices can combine summer family travel with campus visits. College towns — and the schools themselves — are often rich in museums, attractions and activities for the rest of the family to enjoy while the prospective student tours the campus. With more than 100 (114 to be exact) colleges and universities, including some of the nation’s most prestigious, Massachusetts is often high on the campus-scouting list.