World’s Greatest Places

Ready for adventure? Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list of amazing places has something for everyone.  Maybe you’re interested in riding bikes and spending time outside.

Maybe you prefer exploring science museums. Whatever you like, these places will change the way you see the world. Where would you go first?

Nature Art

Explore a world of colorful drawings at the Grootbos Florilegium. The gallery is located in the Grootbos Private Nature Preserve. That’s in South Africa. There are nearly 250 beautiful botanical × botanical having to do with plants (adjective) drawings. The art shows South African plants, insects, and birds. —By Elaine Glusac

Lush Land

Want to try harvesting seaweed or keeping bees? Travel to Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos. (That’s Spanish for “supply route.”) You can see how food is grown in the area. And you’ll meet food producers, such as farmers and people who fish. —By Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Roll Along

Go on a bicycle safari with Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari. The company is located in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The delta is home to many different kinds of animals. Visitors will see giraffes, elephants, lions, and hippos. —By Cindy Fan

All Aboard

The Diyarbakir Express offers a 24-hour train ride across Turkey. Passengers can enjoy the mountain views and try Turkish treats. Then they can hop off the train to see paintings from 3000 BCE. They can also explore a town below a dormant × dormant inactive (adjective) volcano. —By Jennifer Hattam

Fab Lab

Calling all future scientists! Kids make the rules at the Museum of Solutions, in Mumbai, India. The museum has labs where kids can experiment with their favorite subjects. There are labs for math, physics, and art. Visitors can also race through a giant maze. —By Poonam Binayak

Sweet Tooth

Is dessert your favorite meal? You’ll love Manam Chocolate, in Hyderabad, India. The chocolate factory has unique flavors like chai biscuit and pistachio fudge. Guests can tour the factory to see how the chocolate is made. Then they can visit the factory café and eat a delicious dessert. —By Sarah Khan

Let’s Kick It

CPKC Stadium is the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional soccer team. The team is the Kansas City Current. The stadium complex is located in Kansas City, Missouri. It has 11,500 seats. It also has tasty food from local restaurants for fans to enjoy during the games. —By Joni Sweet

Deep Dive

Scuba diving is for everyone at Dive Tutukaka. The diving company is located off New Zealand’s North Island. It helps divers who need extra support. There are wheelchair ramps. And there’s expert assistance for all visitors. —By Terry Ward

Star Power

The night sky shines extra bright at Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase. The resort isn’t a normal hotel. Instead, guests stay in tents. The tents are located on top of a canyon in Utah. It’s very dark at night, so guests can see the stars. —By Stephanie Vermillion