Lake Garda, Italy

[whirligig]

I've just booked a week in an apartment in April in Sirmione, south Lake Garda.

I'd be grateful for any recommendations for restaurants/days out that would suit 3 "tweenage" kids. Anyone been to Gardaland amusement park? Looking to do a bit of sightseeing (Verona?) and gentle (!) walking/hiking.

Any suggestions/experiences that anyone can offer would be appreciated.

[Gareth1974]

Verona is good, as you mention. From Sirmione, you can get the boat to Desanzano, and train from there, it only takes 20 mins or so. Venice is 2 hrs from Desenzano, Milan about 45 mins. Brescia is nearby, but nothing special.
Malchesine at the Northern end of th lake has a cable car to the top of the mountain (can't remember it's name).

[beedj]

Ferrari Museum at Maranello

http://museo.ferrari.com/

[mylesmcd]

Good shout with Verona.

Florence is meant to be fantastic too..although I havent made it yet!?!

Also, hiring a boat and spending the day tootling cant be good fun...I am told!

[Landlord]

I loved Florence - not sure whether it'll be good for tweenagers though. A lot of art/architecture/museums etc.