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The British Library

All Ages / All Types / Casual

Reviewed by Samantha O.

"I was amazed when I entered the British Library and walked into the room with original manuscripts from the beginning of time. I spent much too much t ..." more

96 Euston Road
London, NW1

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Trafalgar Square

Outdoor Activity / Square

Info Trafalgar Square is a large public space and tourist attraction in central London. The square is rich in history, with its name commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars over France. At the center of the Square is Nelson's Column, guarded by four lion statues. Other statues ... more

Trafalgar Square
London, WC2N 5DN

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Hyde Park

All Ages / All Types / Baseball

Party Earth Review One of the largest parks in London, Hyde Park provides visitors with a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets. The Grand Entrance – more than a hundred feet in length – features massive columns and iron gates opening onto three hundred and fifty acres of tree-lined paths ... more

Between Park Lane and Kensington Church Street and Bayswater Road
and Hyde Park Gate
London W1

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St Pancras Station

All Ages / All Types / Breakfast

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: Full disclosure: I love jetsetting, but I tend to feel guilty about my consequently catastrophic carbon footprint. Enter Eurostar. Carbon-ne ..." more

St Pancras International Station
Euston Road
London, N1C 4QP

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St. James's Park

All Ages / All Types / Breakfast

Party Earth Review The oldest of the Royal Parks of London, fifty-eight acre St. James’s Park attracts more than five million visitors annually thanks to its proximity to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Horse Guards Parade grounds, and several other signature London destinations. The name comes from a bygone ... more

St. James’s Park
London SW1H

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The British Museum

All Ages / Anything goes / Cafés

Reviewed by Courtney Grace R.

"If you’re the kind of person that likes going to museums, you absolutely must visit the British Museum. If you’re the kind of person that generally th ..." more

Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG

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Piccadilly Circus

All Ages / All Types / Bars / Clubs

Party Earth Review A world famous traffic circle built in 1819 to connect Regent Street to Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus is a commercial thoroughfare that was once home to some of London’s most fashionable stores. Although its namesake street has become quieter in the years since, the area remains an international draw, attracting wide-eyed ... more

At the intersection of Piccadilly and Regent Street
London W1J 0TR

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Leicester Square

All Ages / All Types / Bars / Cafés

Party Earth Review The one-time abode of the Prince of Wales – and a former transient hangout until a major cleanup in the early 90s – Leicester Square is now considered the heart of London’s entertainment district and a buzzing hub for theatergoers, tourists, and raucous street performers. Home to some of the largest cineplexes in the city ... more

Leicester Square
London WC2H 7

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Harrods

Affluent / All Ages / Chic / Expats

Party Earth Review Lavish and extravagant, Harrods is a 4.5-acre shopaholic’s dream in the heart of Knightsbridge. Stylish city dwellers and affluent visitors descend upon the regal department store to scoop up everything from haute couture by the world’s most fashionable designers to top-of-the-line sporting gear – including a £1,000 Moncler ... more

87–135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge London, SW1X 7XL

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Unless you plan to put down roots in London and live longer than the Queen, don’t expect to see even a portion of its sights. Landmarks in London appear around every corner and down every street, as this dense old city has seen centuries of significant history. Those on short trips need a game plan to figure out which London landmarks will make their lists.

Historic buildings abound, of course, and royalty watchers can check out Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace…really, the list could go on a lot longer. Dynasties have passed through these residences, and a lot of their colorful and often gory history still stands. The Tower of London still holds court over the river Thames, Westminster Abbey is one of the ultimate cathedrals in the world, and Big Ben is often used as a symbol for London.

Modern landmarks help navigation as well. Picadilly Circus, a major traffic roundabout, serves as a kind of Times Square for London. Skyscrapers are a recent addition to the skyline, and the Gherkin – a building that does indeed look like a cucumber – is now a familiar sight. Built in 1999, the London Eye, the highest Ferris wheel in Europe, sits by the Thames and serves as a symbol for modern-day London. Visitors who ride the wheel get a view of all kinds of London icons, from the Middle Ages to modern times.