| Old world charm is what first comes to mind when | | | | area also has a playground and a mirror maze, which |
| considering Prague as a holiday destination. Some of | | | | provides hours of fun and laughter. |
| its most famous attractions are steeped in history, | | | | 5. Visit the museums. The National Museum holds |
| including Prague Castle, which was built in the 9th | | | | historical and natural history collections, while the |
| century; the Old Town churches, houses, and | | | | National Technical Museum allows for a more |
| palaces; the Jewish Quarter; and the Estates | | | | hands-on approach. Kids will be quite taken with the |
| Theater. But that's not all there is to Prague. So what | | | | Toy Museum, which is home to antique toys, teddy |
| are ten fun things you can do in this city? | | | | bears, a variety of Barbie dolls, robots, and steam |
| 1. The number one fun thing to do in Prague is | | | | engines. |
| definitely to take in the sights and sounds of the | | | | 6. Take a trip to Prague Zoo. This is arguably one of |
| bygone era through the landmarks that remain. In | | | | the best zoos in all of Europe. The animals have |
| addition to those sites already mentioned, many | | | | plenty of room to roam about and the visitor trails |
| visitors also make time to visit places such as the Old | | | | are highly recommended. |
| Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, | | | | 7. Soak up the nightlife. Prague has options for swank |
| and the Museum of Communism. | | | | cocktail bars and rocking discos. There are also a |
| 2. The second fun activity would be making the | | | | number of blues or jazz bars available offering some |
| rounds of the local theatres. There are a variety of | | | | great performances in small uncrowded venues. |
| inexpensive performances and classical music and jazz | | | | 8. Try the beer. Czech beer is much appreciated |
| concerts that draw in crowds throughout the week. | | | | around the world and is growing in popularity judging |
| These would be listed in the city's daily English | | | | by the large volume that is being exported. Fresh |
| newspaper. In most cases, tickets can be booked in | | | | unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell and Budjevicky Budvar |
| advance. | | | | are two beers that you should put on your list. |
| 3. What trip is complete without shopping for local | | | | 9. Sample the local cuisine. Traditional Czech food is |
| items? Czech glass is a famous product that is often | | | | designed to be paired with the local beer. Pork or |
| snapped up in Prague. The local items to look out for | | | | beef are the most common offerings, but other |
| include Bohemian crystal, porcelain, ceramics, Czech | | | | options including chicken, duck, turkey, fish, rabbit, |
| garnets, costume jewelry, handcrafted accessories, | | | | and lamb are also available. |
| handcrafted tapestries, artwork replicas, | | | | 10. Get romantic. Take a dinner cruise down the |
| photography, toys, and marionettes. | | | | Vltava River and soak up the sights of the city by |
| 4. Take the children to visit Petrin Hill and its | | | | night or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around the |
| Observation Tower-a miniature Eiffel Tower. The | | | | Old Town and Jewish Quarter. |