Incorrigible and unsupervised, Pippi Longstocking could be the collective id of a country famous for its unflappable reserve. By the same token, the zany redhead is an accurate manifestation of Stockholm's culture, in which child is king. Everything about the city seems especially designed for children, from the safe, walkable neighborhoods of fairy-tale redbrick buildings outfitted with stroller ramps, to dozens of the most thoughtfully planned playgrounds and parks imaginable. It's a place where even shopping is family oriented, with many stores offering play areas. Here's the insider's Stockholm, reported with a mind to kids' short attention spans, as well as the high standards of those who squire them around. Whether you have a whole day or just a few hours, these are the sights, stores, and restaurants you (and yours) need to know about.
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