London Things To Do

Things To Do

Partly because of the city's immense size (it takes an hour to get from, say, Notting Hill to Hampstead) but mostly because of partisanship, Londoners tend to favor their own postcode. This means riches in primarily residential areas tourists rarely find – interesting "one-off" boutiques, markets, cozy au-courant bistros and gastropubs, plus local museums and sights. And central London is always but a few tube stops away.

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Tate Modern
Step inside this cavernous brick museum for contemporary art immersion, including the don’t-miss Seagram Murals by Mark Rothko.
Bankside; London; 011-44-207-887-8888; www.tate.org.uk/modern
Tags: international travel | culture | museum | art | editor pick
Dennis Severs House
A tucked-away time capsule of 18th- and 19th-century life, maintained as if still a residence.
18 Folgate St.; London; 011-44-207-247-4013; www.dennissevershouse.co.uk
Tags: family | museum | history
London Theatre smart splurge
Anchored in the West End, the London theater scene boasts everything from big, modern musicals to cutting-edge dramas at Kevin Spacey’s Old Vic to celebrity-studded performances at the historic Donmar Warehouse.
West End; London; 011-44-207-557-6700; www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
Tags: family | culture | performing arts | smart splurge | editor pick
Westminster Abbey
Visit memorials to 17 English monarchs and some of the great minds of science, politics, and art in this Gothic architectural showpiece.
Broad Sanctuary; London; 011-44-207-222-5152; www.westminster-abbey.org
Tags: international travel | architecture | culture | history
Tower of London
Gaze in wonder at the opulent Crown Jewels and contemplate the dire fates of the fortress's former prisoners.
The Wharf, adjacent to Tower Hill; London; 011-44-203-166- 6000; www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
Tags: international travel | architecture | culture | art
London Eye smart splurge
Pay for a guide on this giant observation wheel for informative, less-crowded enjoyment of the sweeping views and private champagne service.
Westminster Bridge Rd.; London; 011-44-870-990-8883; www.londoneye.com
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