Also known as 'Buck House,' Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen, the busy administrative headquarters of the monarchy and one of the most easily recognized buildings in the world. During the summer, be sure to catch the Changing of the Guard at the front of the palace.
Find all kinds of treasures in Notting Hill. The Portebello Road Market sells a variety of specialties, including antiques, furniture, clothing, jewelry, porcelain, paintings and exotic foods. Notting Hill, with its increasing celebrity headcount, has long been a party place. It's filled with clubs, bars and dance venues. In the summertime, you'll want to attend the multi-cultural arts festival and parade, which is now world-famous and attracts thousands of visitors.
If you're into nightlife, don't miss Piccadilly Circus. You'll enjoy popular nightclubs, local bars and pubs. Here, you'll also find the Trocadero Centre. Inside Trocadero Centre is Segaworld, the world's largest indoor theme park.
You'll also want to take a ride on the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel. In just 30 minutes, you'll see spectacular views of more than 55 of London's famous landmarks.
A visit to London wouldn't be complete without a trip to Westminster Abbey, where approximately 3,000 people are buried in the Church and cloisters. Some of the most famous buried at the abbey are Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton and David Livingstone.
At the heart of London are the Houses of Parliament, where the British parliaments have conducted business for more than 700 years. The millions of tourists visiting the House of Parliament come to see the clock tower, better known as Big Ben.
Spend some time with the works of some of the world's greatest artists. The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world and entrance to see them is free. The collection includes works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
The world-famous gallery of modern art, Tate Modern, displays major works by Matisse and Picasso, as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.
Besides the countless attractions and museums, you'll also find a variety of restaurants and first-class shopping in London. You can spend days visiting all the local shops, markets, parks and cafés.
With numerous museums, galleries and historical attractions, there is never a better time to take that London vacation, and Choice Hotels has the perfect London hotel. You'll find you want to return again and again for this unique city experience.
