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The Garden at 120 London

The Garden At 120: A Sky Garden Alternative | London, UK

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Every person and their dog has heard of London’s Sky Garden, located in the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building.  It has exploded in popularity and has found itself as one of the top free things to do in London.  However, move over Sky Garden, there’s a new kid on the block! Literally! Just 0.1 mile, a 2 minute walk away, is ‘The Garden at 120’, and for now, it’s still relatively unknown. If you’re looking for Sky Garden alternatives, this could be what you’re looking for!

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Chicago Skyline Observation Towers

360 Chicago vs Skydeck: A Guide To Chicago’s Observation Decks!

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So you’re in Chicago, yay!  What better way to see the city than from a bird’s eye view from up one of the two observation decks!?  (If you’ve flown into Chicago O’Hare over Lake Michigan, you’ll probably agree it’s a pretty impressive approach!)  You may be a little pushed for time and only want to go up one, but which Chicago observation deck is better? 360 Chicago or Skydeck?  I’ve now been to both and hopefully can provide you with a little insight which may help you in your decision making!

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O2 Arena and London Skyline

Climb The O2: Walking Over The O2 Arena In London!

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Back in the year 2000, London gained two new attractions, the Millennium Wheel (London Eye) and the Millennium Dome, which has been known as The O2 Arena since 2005!  The Millennium Dome started life as a giant museum, I visited when I was 11 and all I remember is a Royal Mint press making £5 coins, a giant body with an escalator that went up it’s leg (?? or arm?) and a relaxation room full of people laying all over the place (me and my dad found it hilarious).  It’s now a large music and entertainment venue with shops, restaurants, a cinema, Up At The O2 climb and a few other things.

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