Activities/places to visit with a young child

If she likes animals you could try Parco Zoo Falconara - it is a few years since we visited and, although not huge fans of zoos by anymeans, the children certainly enjoyed themselves. It is quite compact with lots of space for picnics and a good play area. There was quite a range of animals large and small. www.parcozoofalconara.com Further afield, there is the aquarium at Cattolica - it is worth a visit, although may be too much of a trek for you with a little on in tow. www.acquariodicattolica.it For swimming, try Parco Verde Azzuro at San Faustino near Cingoli - it opens on the 1st June and the opening day is usually free! There are various pools with one specifially for little ones. Again you can take in a picnic and there is plenty of shade.  www.verdeazzurrovacanzemarche.it For an indoor pool there is the one at Tacoli, near San Severino. www.teammarche.it/3-san-severino There is a small pool ideal for little ones - open swimming times are listed under 'Nuoto Libero'. There are two pools in Macerata but these have been closed for a number of years although there was talk of them re-opening but I don't know if this did happen. The main one is on the left on the road that leads from the centre past the school to the station (sorry can't remember the name) and the other one is on the road that leads to Villa Potanza. The beaches will also be opening up, many are sandy and remain shallow for a reasonable distance so are fine for two year olds. Have fun!