Top Things to Do in Lake Maggiore Italy
If you are planning a trip to Lake Maggiore Italy and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. This is the second largest of the seven lakes of Northern Italy’s Lake District. The town of Stresa has been a popular resort area for weekend getaways since the 19th Century and is the perfect base for exploring all Lake Maggiore has to offer. Stresa is an easy train ride from Milan. You will find a cobalt blue lake, snowcapped Alps, cafes, galleries, gorgeous villas, and gardens. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Lake Maggiore Italy bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Lake Maggiore trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Lake Maggiore Italy
Walk along the waterfront promenade
Have a picnic at the Lake Front Gardens
Wander the cobblestoned old center of Stresa shopping for souvenirs
Explore the romantic Regina resort
Go for a ride on a water taxi
Eat traditional lasagna at the Grand Hotel
Ride the Alpyland alpine coaster down Mt Mottarone
Attend a concert at the Piano Academy at Villa Sandra
Have dinner on the water at Ristorante Milano
Visit Isola Bella’s baroque palace, ten-tiered gardens, and white peacocks
Wander the 19 gardens of Isola Madre
Have lunch in the fishing village of Isla Pescatori
Mountain bike to Lake Mergozzo
Shop the Wednesday market in Luino
Tour the medieval Rocca di Angera hilltop castle in Angera
Ride the Centovalli narrow gauge train past traditional villages and waterfalls to Domodossola
Spend a few hours relaxing in the saltwater baths at Termali Salini & Spa Locarno Switzerland
Go for a swim at Lido Locarno
Visit the cliffside Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Take a boat ride past the Castles of Cannero
Stroll the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens in Verbania
Spend some time on Cannobio’s sandy beach
Climb the statue of San Carlo Borroma in Arona
Bungee jump off the famous Verzasca Dam
Take a day trip to the Matterhorn in Zermatt Switzerland
Check the Lake Maggiore Italy Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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