Add a little whimsy to family travel and embrace the fairy-core trend this summer. These destinations offer charming activities your inner Tinkerbell will enjoy.
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Greater Palm Springs, California
Experience Greater Palm Springs’ fairytale-like attractions. Moorten Botanical Garden houses more than 3,000 varieties of desert plants at its on-site “cactarium.” Check out magical art installations in Happy Valley.
Pasadena, California
This quaint city in southern California is home to sprawling gardens and charming tea rooms. The Huntington features a special Children’s Garden and elegant tea service at Rose Garden Team Room. Tea Rose Garden in Old Pasadena is a full-service flower shop and tea room.
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Santa Barbara, California
Explore the serene gardens of Santa Barbara. The 37-acre Lotusland boasts rare botanical and winding pathways straight out of a storybook. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden offers a woodsy, inviting vibe. Stop in the on-site teahouse during your visit.
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Solvang, California
With its Danish-inspired architecture, flower-lined streets and windmills, Solvang transports travelers directly into a fairytale. Start your day with a sweet treat at Good Seed Coffee Boutique or Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery. Frolic through lavender fields at Clairmont Farm Lavender Co.
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Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is a perfect destination for a fairy-core summer. Wander outdoor gardens like Abkhazi Garden and Beacon Hill Park. Fairmont Empress is a must-see for classic afternoon tea service. Young visitors can hunt for gnomes at The Butchart Gardens.
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