could anyone tell me of any good places to visit in madrid??

Nope.... nothing to do or see in Madrid, Sorry.

Actually, that is far to general a question, try to be a little more specific (what kind of things do you like doing?, when are you visiting, for how long etc) and also do a search of this message board, you'll get pleanty of ideas.

(originally posted by member lauz on 03-23-2005 07:25 AM)

Could anyone tell me of any excursions in Madrid suitable for school children??

There was a recent article in The New York Times on traveling to Madrid with children:

Madrid with Kids

Palacio Réal is nice. Plaza de España with statues of Don Quixote & Sancho Panza, Plaza de Oriente (but you have to do some research on the Visigoth Kings of Spain); the Plaza Mayór, Puerta de Alcalá and el Parque del buen Retiro is especially nice on a Sunday before dinner (11:00 - 15:00).

The canoeing club of the Royal site of Aranjuez organize canoe trips along the river that borders the Palace. It is more a lake than a river and I think they take children too. I can try to find their number if you are interested.

Andres