West End in London is famous for its elaborate live productions and nightlife. The area is bustling both during the day and night.
West End's biggest attraction is its plays and musicals. Some performances have included everything from Shakespeare to Mama Mia. You can purchase discounted tickets in Leiceister Square.
Near Covent Garden, you will find the Theater Museum and London's Museum of Transportation. These two museums are free and have elaborate exhibits about two of London's most important attractions.
Covent Garden is full of some of the most elite shops in London. From clothing and hand-crafted jewelry to knock-off purses, you will find it in the shops or open-air market. You can even take a break from shopping to enjoy a number of street performers.
If Trafalgar Square is not full of enough history for you, the National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery surround it. After snapping your picture with a fierce lion statue, enjoy paintings by famous artists and portraits of important figures in Britain's history.
To complete a night out, enjoy one of many fine-dining restaurants in Covent Gardens. Be aware after 10 p.m. the area is booming with nightlife; many of London's hottest clubs lie below the mall.