Lions, Tigers, Bears… and Luxury Vacation Rentals
March 1, 2007. Taking the children to the zoo has become a classic American right of parenthood. Now it can be the centerpiece of the next family vacation. MSN.com recently excerpted a list of the country's best zoos from "Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids before They Grow Up." Each of picks happens to be located in all-around great destinations.
The San Diego Zoo occupies a spot in one of our favorite California cities. San Diego has great weather year-round, wonderful beaches and a long list of historical, cultural and natural attractions.
The Brookfield Zoo sits just outside of Chicago, one of the best urban family destinations. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Six Flags Great America are also among the best of their kind. Downtown's pedestrian friendly vibe also makes it fun to walk around.
The Cincinnati Zoo is located in a classic Ohio Valley city that travelers often underestimate. Several hip districts, such as Clifton on Ludlow and Mt. Adams, offer an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and other attractions. Two professional sports teams, the Bengals and the Reds, have new stadiums on the redeveloped waterfront. You'll want to stay in the undiscovered pastoral paradise of Southern Ohio, a land of gently rolling hills that is home to Amish communities, covered bridges and Wayne National Forest.
