Things to do within 2 hour drive or train of Venice Italy?
My wife and I will be Venice Italy for a conference. We have already done most of the tourist attractions in Venice during previous travel. We are now looking for things to do in the surrounding areas. We'll have about 2 days for fun. Do anyone have any suggestions? A friend has suggested we take a train to Verona. We've also heard this area has a wine region. We would prefer to get around by train but are open to renting a car. Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thank you.
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June 28th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Lake Como is at least 3 and a half hours from Venice by train, but Lago Garda is within two hours. You can take the train to Peschiera del Garda or Desenzano - both nice towns. You can take the boat to Sirmione. There's a large Roman ruin, and a nice castle.
Verona is definitely worth a visit. I live about an hour south of there and visit often. The old town is walking distance from the train station. There are often interesting exhibits in the castle. The old roman ampitheater is a great place to see an opera in the evenings during the summer. There are often interesting things going on in town.
Padova is about a half hour from Venice and is another place worth a visit.
Ferrara is another interesting place with a good castle. If you're there toward the end of May when the Palio is going on, it's especially good. Groups from all the neighborhoods gather in the castle and parade in medieval costume to the park where the races are held.
Vicenza is another excellent stop on the train line.
If you're here on the 19th of July, the Il Redentore festival will be in Venice. The fireworks over the lagoon that night are spectacular.