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The Sky Garden is another great family destination for those seeking incredible views over London. As easy a walk from the Tower of London as it is from St. Paul's Cathedral, this spectacular attraction is located atop one of the city's more unusually designed skyscrapers.
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Situated on London's South Bank near Borough Market and towering over London Bridge train station, The Shard has fast become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Built in 2012, this 95-story skyscraper is aptly named, as it resembles a giant "shard" of glass.
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London is home to some of the most interesting indoor and outdoor markets anywhere on the planet. Fun family excursions to London should include a visit to at least one of the city's leading marketplaces.
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Always bustling, Covent Garden offers a great family escape in London. Not only is it a great spot for souvenir shopping or some comfort food, this busy corner near Trafalgar Square attracts some of the best busker acts in the country. Visit pretty much any time of day (or year, for that matter), and you'll find yourself entertained by everything from jugglers to magicians, musicians to comedians, all offering highly professional and amusing family entertainment.
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Separated from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens by Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park is another "Royal Park" well worth a visit. In addition to its exquisite floral displays, an especially nice sight in springtime, it offers some opportunities for wonderful family photos using King Charles' official London residence as a backdrop.
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A visit to iconic Hyde Park and neighboring Kensington Gardens is a great way to get the kids to blow off some steam. This vast area of parkland is within easy reach of major points of interest, including the Natural History Museum and Buckingham Palace, as well as that mecca of luxury shopping, Harrods in Knightsbridge, and is one of the best places to visit in London for those traveling as a family.
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What youngster doesn't enjoy seeing dinosaurs? And no one does dinosaurs better than London's Natural History Museum. This nearly 250-year-old museum boasts one of the world's largest displays of ancient dinosaur bones, along with a number of life-size replicas sure to impress the kids.
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One of the world's largest collections of antiquities from major civilizations of the past, The British Museum is a must-visit, whatever age your family members are. Boasting a whopping 13 million historic artifacts from ancient Greece, Egypt, Babylonia, and Rome, each item displayed is explained in detail using the museum's handy audio guides.
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Just a few minutes' stroll away from the Tower of London is another famous city landmark: Tower Bridge. Almost as tall as it is long, this spectacular river crossing was opened in 1886 and offers some of the best views you'll find over the Thames.
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Located in the heart of the City of London, the Tower of London tops our list of the best days out for families. This picture-perfect medieval castle has everything needed to spark a youngster's imagination, from the famous Crown Jewels to the country's oldest display of armor and the regalia worn by knights of old.