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Walk Westminster: A London Self Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to Westminster! This is an area in Central London filled with history and tourist attractions. It is home to the famous Parliament building, Buckingham Palace and (of course) Westminster Abbey. In fact, the entire neighborhood gets its name from the Abbey. The Abbey was built west of the city, so it was originally referred to as west-minster (or west church). On our tour, we will explore this historic area. We will talk about monarchs and politicians. We will see palaces and parks. Take this tour at your own pace. You could easily spend a couple hours or an entire day exploring Westminster. That’s what I love about self-guided walking tours,…
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Central Park Walking Tour
Welcome to the most visited park in the United States. You are about to be one of the 40 million people who will visit this year. Parts of the 843 acres first opened to the public in 1858. Just take a moment to appreciate that this huge public park was built before the Civil War. That piece of trivia kind of blew my mind. Frederick Law Olmsted designed this expansive park that is now designated as a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over its history, Central Park fell into some disrepair. In the 1980s the Central Park Conservancy was established to maintain this vital area. For…
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Self-Guided Fremont Seattle Walking Tour
Welcome to the center of the universe! Scientists coined this nickname for the North Seattle neighborhood in the early 90s. They determined that Fremont was as good a place as any to receive this acclaim and the city council made this official in 1994. In this eccentric neighborhood, you can find a troll, a chocolate factory, dinosaurs, and even a controversial statue. Fremont might not initially come to mind when creating a Seattle itinerary but after spending an afternoon here you might start to understand why Fremont received its title. Seattle is an extremely bike and pedestrian-friendly city. I have created a walking tour for Fremont, but you could also…
