Destination: England: London
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London Eye
To call the London Eye a giant ferris wheel captures none of the architectural drama or thrill of discovery that this feat of engineering, which soars more than 442 feet above the Thames, offers. Its official web site declares it “the tallest cantilevered observation platform in the world.” Passengers ride in 32 capsules, which provide 360 degree views of the city, a glorious landscape of historical and modern buildings that are seen together to their best advantage from on high. Tickets, which begin at 8.50 pounds, should be booked in advance online. Open October to April 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; July and August 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and September 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Editor’s Tip: You can buy Fast Track tickets to skip the long lines. After or before your “flight”, catch the Tate Boat at the pier for the Tate Britain or Tate Modern.
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