Best Things to Do in London
No matter your reason for visiting, London has something for everyone. History buffs looking to brush up on the British narrative will delight in the Tower of London and the Imperial War Museum. Admirers of art or theater will praise the National Gallery and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, while fans of the monarchy can't skip Buckingham Palace. Although England is notoriously expensive, London is filled with historical and modern-day attractions fit for even the most frugal of travelers.
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Why go: One of London's top free attractions, the British Museum is both an architectural beauty ... read more»
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Why go: Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham ... read more»
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Why go: Buckingham Palace, the London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour (except for ... read more»
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Why go: This medieval church, graced by 16 royal weddings and nearly 40 coronations, offers a magnificent ... read more»
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Why go: The palatial Victoria & Albert Museum, named in honor of the 19th century royal couple, is ... read more»
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Why go: Once the recreational stomping grounds for King Henry VIII, this long swath of green stretching ... read more»
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Why go: Covering the north side of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery features a labyrinth interior ... read more»
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Why go: Though it's now closed until July, keep this South Bank museum in mind for ... read more»
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Why go: The life of the illustrious Winston Churchill, England's prime minister during World War II ... read more»
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Why go: If you—like many other London tourists—want an expansive view (and photo op) of ... read more»
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Why go: Traveler reviews are a bit mixed for the Tate Modern, the world's most-visited modern ... read more»
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Why go: Besides Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral is arguably the other must-see church in London ... read more»
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Why go: Located in Kensington, this museum brims with more than 70 million different specimens and exhibits ... read more»
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Why go: The Houses of Parliament, comprised of the House of Lords and the House of Commons ... read more»
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Why go: If you want to return home with an edgy, Londonish look, you might want to ... read more»
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Why go: The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) is meant to ... read more»
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Why go: A replica of the early 1600s theater, in which William Shakespeare's plays were performed ... read more»
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Why go: Even if you're not planning to purchase anything at London's famous department store ... read more»
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Why go: Consider buying tickets to the London Dungeon to survey the city's darker, more grisly ... read more»
