Prague in July

ezellrh

The wife just found out that she was selected to present a paper she co-authored at a nursing convention in Prague in late July.  We're making a mommy/daddy Euro-trip out of it.  I'm looking for suggestions/recommendations on do's-don't from anyone with experience with the area.  We'll be there for ~9 days.  Due to her convention commitments, we won't have the opportunity for any significant travel outside the city, but I'm sure there is enough good stuff within the city itself to keep us entertained.  Open to any and all suggestions, especially those not Swim/Bike/Run related.

Thanks! 

Nate Parady

Roy, I've been all over Europe and Prague might be my top place...I don't have specific recommendations as it has been a long time. Was there in 2000 as a young single Lieutenant in the army on a 4 day pass with some buds. The place is beautiful, the people are nice, and the food is good. I recall the city being fairly walkable. Stayed at a hotel called the movenpick hotel.

Watch the first mission impossible with Tom cruise...lots of cool Prague location in the movie.

Hopefully someone else has been there more recently and can give some more specifics...

Chris Love

Roy - was in Prague April '12. My daughter Bridget (doing Quassy/IMLP) spent last spring's semester in Krakow, and Prague was one of the cities I got to while visiting her. Fantastic city! Historic, ancient, eminently walkable. From the train station to Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, Lennon Wall, Kafka Museum, Prague Castle (excellent hill repeats opportunity). I see you don't expect to travel much outside Prague but 9 days is a long time in one city, especially with so many other tempting cities nearby. I took the overnight train from Krakow to Prague and back to Krakow. I highly recommend you consider the same in reverse. See Krakow, another wonderful city, also ancient, historic; and you would get to visit Auschwitz/Birkenau, a life altering experience in itself. PM me as I would be happy to talk with you offline, share photos. I should ask Bridget if she would talk to you, she's the family pro in that part of the world.

Tom Glynn

I've been to Prague also, but in the winter. Freezing but fun! It's an incredible city; very Western, english everywhere, and they love tourists. I'd pick up a travel guide (I like the Rick Steve's guides) and you should be able to hit all the highlights. You can walk all over down town, so bring a good pair of shoes. Excellent beer, so bring a functioning liver

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I echo what everyone else said, and can only add that the public transit was excellent however I have had friends pick pocketed, after too many beers, so be aware. I also went swimming and played beach volleyball on the river. Great fun in summer.

ezellrh

Thanks to everyone for your tips and recommendations. Frommer's is in the mail as we speak.

@Chris, I may be in touch a little closer to our trip for some advice. Thanks!