Vienna with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day

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Vienna's immaculately preserved historic center is testament to the tremendous wealth and power that the Austro-Hungarian Empire exercised for hundreds of years. Today, Vienna is a picture-perfect storybook fantasy that's replete with horse-drawn carriages, churches that appear to be frosted confections, temples dedicated to luscious pastries, and food stands that elevate the humble hot dog to heavenly status. Here are some tips for planning the perfect family vacation in Vienna with tweens.