fishskis

Thanks to everyone for the responses.

Patrick, I'm with you; I am not with whole not driving in any country where I am not a citizen or don't speak the language rule. In fact, this entire trip is a driving trip; picking up a new car and driving through 4 or 5 countries where I am neither a citizen nor speak the language (well I do speak some French).

I am a " big city guy", and depending on how much time I have in Bellagio, and how it is going there, maybe I'll pop into Milan, and maybe I won't. But if I do, thanks to everyone for the great advice.

mauld

I would definately say do a day trip into Milan--but take the train. Be careful of which stop you off as there are 2 main train stations in Milan. Aside from the aforementioned Duomo, Peck and Galleria, try to get a reservation to see the Last Supper (it is difficult to just pop in without one). Also I enjoyed the Castello as well as the walk up to it past all the shoppes.

italyss

Thanks for all this great info! Re the Last Supper, from the Centrale train station, are there easy public transportation options or is it better to take a taxi?