London for Dummies

by Olson, Donald S.; For Dummies Travel

• ISBN13: 9780764561948
• ISBN10: 0764561944
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Explore London the fun and easy way London is both a historical Mecca and a modern metropolis. It has the Tower of London and the Tate Modern gallery. Great museums and ultra chic boutiques. With this friendly guide, you can enjoy everything from high tea to pub grub, historic sites to nightlife, the splendor of castles to the edginess of Soho. Cheerio! Discover Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Part 1: Getting Started	7	(36)
Discovering the Best of London	9	(8)
Deciding When to Go	17	(8)
Planning Your Budget	25	(8)
Planning Ahead for Special Travel Needs	33	(10)
Part II: Ironing Out the Details	43	(76)
To London, To London: Getting There	45	(10)
Choosing Your Neighborhood Base	55	(14)
Off the Rack: Booking Your Room	69	(6)
London's Best Hotels and B&Bs	75	(32)
Tying Up loose Ends: Passports and More	107	(12)
Part III: Settling into London	119	(32)
Finding Your Way Around London	121	(16)
Getting Around London	137	(8)
Pounds and Pence: Talking Money	145	(6)
Part IV: Dining in London	151	(48)
Dining in London: Oh, the Possibilities	153	(10)
London's Best Restaurants	163	(28)
Light Bites: Snacking and Eating on the Go	191	(8)
Part V: Exploring London	199	(100)
Seeing the Best Sights	201	(24)
More Cool Things to See and Do	225	(22)
And on Your Left, Buckingham Palace: Taking a Guided Tour	247	(6)
Shopping in Paradise: London's Stories and Markets	253	(18)
Planning Your Itinerary	271	(6)
Exploring Beyond London: Five Great Day Trips	277	(22)
Part VI: Living It Up After Sundown	299	(26)
Experiencing the Grand Tradition: London's Theater Scene	301	(8)
The Performing Arts	309	(6)
Enjoying a Pint: Pubs, Clubs, and Bars	315	(10)
Part VII: The Part Of Tens	325	(22)
Ten+ Reasons to Visit the South Bank	327	(8)
Strike a Pose: Ten Famous London Statues	335	(4)
Making Amens: Ten Noteworthy London Churches	339	(4)
A Pin of Ale and a Bit of History: Ten Extra-Special London Pubs	343	(4)
Appendix: Quick Concierge	347	(6)
Worksheets	353	(8)
Index	361