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[quote=Anonymous]I've got 1 week in Madrid over spring break solo with my kids 5 & 8.  We are planning 1-2 day trips: Segovia and Toledo.  I was originally planning on breaking up the trip with two bases, but I've decided that is simply TOO much so Madrid it is.  We have a full week from arrival to departure.

Things I've started adding to my list of possible activities:

-El Retiro Park (it sounds like there are tons of great playgrounds, what are your favorites??? Any cafe's in there?) 
-Zoo and take the cable car 
-Raton Perez museum (Maybe??) 
-Prado Museum (I wonder about kid-friendly tours) 
-Obviously visit some top sites like Royal Palace (I think I read maybe there's a nice playground nearby?), Plaza Mayor, Puerto del Sol, etc....

We like a mix of sightseeing and playgrounds/free-play.  Big kid does love history and little will tolerate it and enjoys cool architecture, castles, and anything transportation-related.  I like sitting while my kids play in beautiful playgrounds and drinking a nice cup of coffee, I love gardens, art, architecture, and delicious food.

What are your favorite playgrounds (also if you've stayed in a neighborhood near playgrounds, if you could give some specific examples of neighborhoods you liked....I'd love to rent an apt close to a playground, doesn't have to be huge).

Favorite activities, museums, special shops, restaurants, maybe food markets??

I know this is controversial on here BUT has anyone used a stroller in Madrid? Is it stroller-friendly? We don't usually use strollers AT ALL, but solo with a hyper, impulsive little one who is always super tired the first day and can't handle the distances that my big kid can, it makes sense.  With another adult, we don't need it, my DH can carry him if he's tired on his shoulders but I can't do that.  He's tiny and looks like he's 3. 
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