Archive for February, 2008
Are you in the process of planning your family's trip to London, England? If so, you may soon start to examine area attractions. As a parent, you know the importance of educating your child, while still allowing them to have fun. What is nice about London is that you can do both at many places, including the three top rated attractions highlighted below.
1 - The Tower of London
The Tower of London is located on Tower Hill in the City Square Mile neighborhood.
At first glance, your children might assume they will be bored out of their mind, but that won't be the case once they step inside. A world of fun, excitement, and learning awaits.
When it comes to attractions in London some of the city's most well-known landmarks are the first that come to mind. Unless you take the time to research London before your trip, there is so much that you can miss. Although popular attractions, the landmarks briefly highlighted below, are occasionally referred to as hidden treasures. This is because many tourists are pleased when they stumble across them.
1 - The Freeman's Hall
Are you an American searching for the perfect family vacation destination? If you are, you may be looking local. As great as the United States is, why not think international. In fact, did you know that London, England is a great destination for a family trip? It is.
If you are interested in traveling to London with your family, there is one step you must first take. That step involves acquiring passports for all members of your family. Americans need passports to travel overseas. There is nothing worse than planning a trip only to later realize that you can't go. So order your passports the moment you decide to travel abroad. They can take up to two months to arrive at your doorstep.
When on a trip to London, popular stops include a visit to the Houses of Parliament, the London Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral. These attractions are all considered must visits, but if you would like to take a small step away from the "traditional," history of London, you are encouraged to step inside the London Dungeon.
Although occasionally classified as a museum, there is much more to this popular attraction. In a way, it serves as a museum, theater, haunted house, and small amusement park. Those are interesting combinations, which is why the London Dungeon is considered a must visit. However, due to the nature of this attraction, this is not the best stop for those on a family vacation.
Are you looking for a fun, yet unique attraction for your next visit to London? Do you want to do more than just walk through historical landmarks? If so, look no farther than the London Eye.
The London Eye, also referred to as the Millennium Wheel, is a large Ferris wheel. In fact, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. It measure 443 feet high. Although defined as a Ferris wheel, it is important not to confuse this attraction with what you may see at a local fair. It is so much more. In fact, you may have seen nothing like it before.