WIESBADEN,
Germany — As a young teen you might think it boring to
spend your vacation in London. If so, you are very wrong.
There are
so many things to do, you’d probably run out of time. London is not just famous
for its nightclubs and parties, but also for its exciting tourist attractions.
Here are
six reasons why young teens would have an unforgettable vacation in London.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds: This is one of the most visited
tourist attractions in London. You can be as close to your idols as never
before. I am not talking about your actual idols but about their wax images.
However, you can take loads of pictures standing next to people such as Johnny Depp or Dr. Martin Luther King.
Jack the Ripper walk
The Jack the Ripper walk: If you are a fan of murder mysteries then this is a
perfect way to spend one of your evenings. You will meet your guide at the
Tower Hill station. He will take you to every scene of death and tell you every
gruesome detail about the White Chapel murders. The walk takes about one hour
and 45 minutes.
London Zoo
The London Zoo: This is also one of the main tourist attractions. There are a
lot of exotic animals in the London Zoo. An example is the Komodo dragon. Also,
there are a lot of animal shows during the day. If you are lucky, exotic birds
will fly inches over your head. Even a skunk is featured. Among the many
animals on display, some of the most popular attractions are the black-footed
and rockhopper penguins — one of whom loves to have
his belly rubbed
Tower of London
The Tower of London: If you are interested in medieval culture you will enjoy a
visit to probably the biggest tourist attraction in the whole of London. You
will be able to learn exclusive details about that period of time. Mainly, you
will learn about the life of Henry the VIII. You will even get a look at his
bedroom and his throne.
London theater
The Musicals: Just like New York, London has a lot of theaters with all kinds
of different musicals including “Wicked” and “The Lion King.” If you are a fan
of theater, you will very much enjoy watching a great cast of musical actors
performing an amazing show.
Sherlock Holmes
Museum
The Sherlock Holmes Museum: Fans of the stories about this famous fictional
detective will have a great time examining his lifestyle. There are wax
figures, documents, evidence of the crimes and lots more.
So don’t
miss out on a great opportunity. These are only six experiences you can have in
London. There are loads more.
For more
information check with your local library for books on London or visit your
favorite tourist office to arrange a trip.
We traveled
by train, but there are also various inexpensive flights available. Check the
Internet for options.
I can’t
promise you that the weather will be nice, but I can definitely promise you
that you will not be bored. (Contributor Zoe Weisel will be going into eighth
grade next school year.)