London Travel Guide

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If London contained only its landmarks—Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London—it would still rank as one of the world's top destinations. But England's capital is much more. It is a bevy of British bobbies, an ocean of black umbrellas, and an unconquered continuance of more than 2,000 years of history. A city that loves to be explored, London beckons with great museums, royal pageantry, and 1,001 historic delights. A jumbo time capsule, London also has a future-forward outlook that keeps it forever young.

Hotels

London Hotels

Staying at one of London's grande-dame hotels is the next best thing to being invited to the royal palace—some say it's even better, but see for yourself...read more

Restaurants

London Restaurants

London rivals Tokyo, New York, and Paris as one of the best places to eat in the world right now. The sheer diversity of restaurants here is unparalleled...read more

Things To Do

Things To Do in London

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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London Experiences

  • Top Things to Do in London

    If you want to journey through time and space without leaving the confines of Bloomsbury, a visit to the British Museum holds hours of eye-catching... Read more

  • London's Royal Legacy

    Don't know your House of York from your Houses of Parliament? Here's the low-down (or high-up) to the most famous kings and queens that have... Read more

  • The 2012 Olympic Games

    After Beijing's mind-boggling display at the 2008 Olympic Games, the baton was passed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games (www.london2012.com)... Read more

  • Give the Sports Scene a Go

    London will host the 2012 Olympic Games, but don't expect to see many city inhabitants practicing their javelin throws in Hyde Park or going... Read more

  • Cheap Things to Do in London

    The exchange rate may vary, but there's one conversion that'll never change: £0 = $0. Here are our picks for the top free things to do... Read more

  • Historic Pubs in London

    An excellent and beery way to see London and its back streets is on a "pub crawl"—this walk takes you through some of the city's most historically... Read more

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