By Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, FamilyTravel.com (TNS)
Here are five ideas from the literary world that may enable you create your next adventure.
The Anne Frank House and Museum, Amsterdam
Anne Frank's story of her Jewish family's ordeal in the course of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands became a world bestseller and an iconic example of the courage shown by many during that terrible time. The book was later translated into greater than 70 languages and adapted for stage and screen. Anne's father Otto Frank, the only real survivor of his family, hoped that readers of the diary could be made aware of the risks of discrimination, racism and hatred of Jews. Today, visitors to Amsterdam can tour the Secret Annex where Anne hid for 2 years and write in regards to the experience in her diary before she was discovered and sent to a concentration camp. The Anne Frank House Museum tells the powerful story through quotes, photos, videos and original objects. Tickets are required for a particular time and date. Plan ahead.
For more: www.annefrank.org
Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum, Mansfield, Missouri
The mission of this Midwestern museum within the Ozarks region is to encourage curiosity and promote learning in regards to the experiences of America's pioneers through the life and literature of the famous writer. Guests who visit Rocky Ridge Farm will discover the chapters of Laura's life that honed her writing skills and inspired her Little House book series. Museum exhibits include artifacts illustrating the pioneer life described by Wilder. Expect to see Pa's violin, handwritten manuscripts from the Little House books, memorabilia from the Ingalls and Wilder families, handicrafts made by Laura, and other items familiar to her readers. Take time to explore the peaceful trails where the Wilder family hiked.
For more: www.lauraingallswilderhome.com
Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island
Published in 1908, the novel Anne of Green Gables played a vital role in attracting tourists to Canada's smallest province, positioned off the east coast of Canada within the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Fans of the bestselling novel can't wait to benefit from the wide open spaces, scenic trails, vistas, and exquisite beaches that the writer made famous.
Interested visitors would love to explore the places depicted within the book and learn more in regards to the writer Lucy Maud Montgomery. (It is estimated that greater than 50 million copies have been sold worldwide.) Visit the old farmhouse where much of the famous novel is ready and participate in activities at Green Gables Heritage Place, including ice cream making demonstrations and secure Includes races, hikes on nature trails, horse-drawn carriage rides, and tours offered by rangers dressed as characters from the book.
For more: www.tourismpei.com
Harry Potter World, London
For more: westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/; www.visitscotland.com
Your own backyard
It could be fun to research the literary history of your individual community. Are there any famous writers who grew up or currently live nearby? Research readings which may be happening at your local bookstores or libraries. Take advantage of free children's programs, including story times and the chance to twist up in comfortable chairs with a fantastic book. If you’ve got an independent bookstore near your own home, consider supporting this literary gem of a resource.
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