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Places To Visit In London

An avid traveler myself, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to London on several different occasions. Visiting London is exciting no matter what time of the year you decide to visit. As one of the largest cities in the world with a population of 8 million people, it’s a world leader in culture, fashion, and finance. With all of the world famous landmarks and the London Underground known as the Tube, there’s no reason not to visit these tourist attractions in London.

Big Ben

Celebrating it’s 150th birthday recently, Big Ben is one of the top tourist attractions in London. The name Big Ben actually refers to the name of the clock tower itself. The story goes the 13 ton bell inside the tower was ordered by man named Ben. The tower has been a staple in pop culture and has appeared in many films.

Westminster Abbey

The large, gothic church is located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. One of the most religious buildings in all of the United Kingdom and burial ground for English and British monarchs. Built from 1245 to 1272 when Henry III decided to rebuild an old abbey in the Gothic style. Later renovations were made by Henry VII between 1503 and 1512, and the two West Front Towers date from the 1740’s

London Eye

Located on the banks of the River Thames, the London Eye is the iconic 443 feet high observation wheel featuring 32 glass-walled capsules. The breathtaking views of London from the London Eye attracts 3.5 million visitors annually, making it most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The main residence of Queen Elizabeth II, that is owned by the British state, is one of London’s most well known attractions. The Forecourt of the Palace is used for major ceremonies and since 1993, the Palace’s state rooms have been open to the public during August and September.

British Museum

The British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture. Established in 1753, its collections feature over seven million objects. The collections are amongst the largest and the most comprehensive in the world and come from all over the world. Exhibits document the story of human culture from past to present, and the museum is home to the largest collection of mummies outside of Egypt.

Tower Bridge

Another iconic landmark, the Tower Bridge of London began construction in 1886 and took eight years to build. The bridge sits over the River Thames, and is made up of two towers that that are tied together and have two walkways on the upper level that are designed to withstand wind forces on the bridge.

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Fall Travel Destinations

The fall signals the ending of summer and most people preparing for another long winter. The fall is also is great time to do some traveling to many cities that embrace the fall atmosphere. With comfortable temperatures, crowds, and prices dropping, it’s a no brainer traveling to any of these following cities in the fall would make the most adventurous traveler satisfied.

San Francisco

Off peak tourism season means you have the city to yourself to explore. Walking down famous Lombard Street and walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is never easier and more enjoyable. Plus if you happen to be traveling with your kids, taking a cable car all over the city to see the sights is an essential thing on anyones “to do” list.

Vancouver

The price of hotels dropping alone makes Vancouver appealing in the fall. Attractions like the International Film Festival and Writers Fest attract locals and many tourists as well. Vancouver being based around a forest  the fall has some very scenic sights to see and places to explore.

New York City

The big apple during apple picking season has some must see attractions, like the beautiful Central Park with the leaves changing. Plus fashion week in September, and the CMJ music festival in October gives you plenty to do. But let’s be honest here, when isn’t the best time to visit New York?

Boston

New England is known for its beautiful fall foliage, and Boston in the fall is no exception. Take a stroll through Freedom Trail and check out Boston Common with a nice chill in the air. Plus if the Red Sox are in the World Series hunt taking a brisk trip to Fenway Park is always a must do.

Melbourne

Fall in North America means spring time in Australia. Melbourne, with spring temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s gives you a perfect excuse to go visit. A visit to the Royal Botanic Garden to see the flowers in full bloom can be a nice relaxing experience to take in. If flowers aren’t your thing seeing a the penguin parade at Phillip Island Nature Park is a sight to see.

Paris

With thinning crowds from the summer, and cooler temperatures, Paris lives up to all of its key traits making it all so much more alluring. Plus with less crowds finding yourself not waiting in long lines to got to the to top of the Eiffel Tower, or getting a table quickly in a cafe is never easier.

 

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