| Taking A London Vacation | | | | Whether you're interested in history or not |
| A London vacation can be one of the most | | | | everyone wants to see some historical sites |
| exciting vacations you'll ever take. Regardless of | | | | when they travel to a strange country. In London, |
| how long you stay there, you'll never get to see | | | | some of these historical sites are Parliament |
| all there is to see there. If your time in London is | | | | Square, the Tower of London,(home of the |
| limited, you can't miss some of the more exciting | | | | Crown Jewels), and Westminster Abbey. All of |
| places. Different methods of transportation are | | | | the kings and queens of Britain have been |
| available including buses, trains, rental cars and | | | | crowned at the royal abbey since 1066. Speaking |
| bicycles. Touring the city on a bicycle is more fun | | | | of queens, you can't see London without seeing |
| then you'd imagine. | | | | her home, Buckingham Palace. A great thing to |
| Great Museums in London | | | | watch is the changing of the guards, which |
| It seem like whatever country or city we go to | | | | happens each day. |
| on vacation, we always manage to see some | | | | Other Great London Spots |
| very interesting museums. This is definitely the | | | | Even though you think you've seen all the main |
| case when you travel to London, home of the | | | | hot spots in London, there are other places you'll |
| British Museum. The British Museum is one of the | | | | want to see while in London. One of these places |
| most renowned museums in the world. Here you | | | | is St. Paul's Cathedral. St. Paul's Cathedral is part of |
| will find treasures and collectibles from all over the | | | | the London Skyline and is host to many |
| world. The British Museum has exhibits such as | | | | ceremonial events in London. Sir Christopher |
| the Mildenhall Treasure, Rosetta Stone, Ramses II | | | | Wren's Baroque masterpiece is also kept at |
| and the Elgin Marbles. The National Gallery and | | | | St.Paul's. When you're finished with the museums |
| Portrait Gallery is another museum that you'll | | | | and history tours, go for some real fun and check |
| want to see. This gallery houses some of the | | | | out London Eye. London Eye is not only the |
| most important art collections of England. If art | | | | largest Ferris Wheel, but also offers the best |
| doesn't interest you that much, check out the | | | | view of the city. If your children are part of your |
| Natural History Museum and its large collection of | | | | London vacation, consider taking them to the |
| natural science exhibits. | | | | London Zoo, for a treat they'll love. |
| Learning About & Seeing British History | | | | |