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New Zealand: North Island – Tree Top Walk in New Zealand
New Zealand has lots of trees to walk around in, and on top of. If you climb up here you can get a bird’s eye view of the lush landscape. 
New Zealand: Waitakere – The Kauri trees of New Zealand
The Kauri trees are endangered so it’s really special when you can go into a forest and see quite of few very old ones. The Arataki Visitor Centre goes to great lengths to preserve and protect them. You can climb up a high trail and see then at the top reaching for the sky. The circular cluster is called The Cathedral.
Italy, Florence: Florence’s Famous Duomo
Florence’s Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore defines the skyline with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The vast Gothic structure with its iconic white, pink and green marble identify the city. You can climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Cupola – if you are brave enough. 
Italy, Florence: Florence’s Bell Tower
You can climb the 414 steps to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower of the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore. The climb is worth the view. Hope the 7 bells aren’t ringing when you get up there.
Austria, Innsbruck: What a Place to Take a Nap in the Sunshine
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Sometimes you just get overwhelmed by the expansive beauty and have to lay your head down to absorb it all.
Austria, Innsbruck: Relaxing Near the Sky
In Innsbruck Austria, you can easily take the in-town Nordkette cable car up to the top of the mountain – and just relax at the edge of the sky.
Austria, Innsbruck: Sitting on Top of the World in Innsbruck
Creating everlasting family memories on the Nordkette mountain top in Innsbruck.
Austria, Innsbruck: Climb to the Sky
The fearless can climb even higher than the end of the Nordkette cable car in Innsbruck. Look for the kid waving at the top of the mountain.
Austria, Wattens, Innsbruck: Playscape at Crystal World
The playground at Crystal World, Innsbruck Austria, is not just for the young. Be prepared get lost in a labyrinth or climb and be a kid again.
US: Portsmouth, NH – FREE Weekly Open House at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses hosts open houses at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October (Columbus Day weekend).
No reservations are necessary as tours are on a first come, first served basis. Children must be 42 inches tall to climb to the top, and adults are not permitted to carry children up the stairs. 
Visitors get to climb to the lantern room to enjoy the magnificent view and to see the fourth-order Fresnel lens up close. Volunteers will tell visitors about the history of the light station, and there will be souvenirs for sale.
There are 44 stairs to the watch room and a 7-rung ladder to the lantern room. Flat shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) are required to climb the ladder into the lantern room.
Location: Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Coast Guard Station,
25 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854
Date: Every Sun, starting June 3 ’til Oct 14th 2018
Time: 1 – 5pm
Tel: 603-534-0537
portsmouthharborlighthouse.org
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: portsmouthnh.com