Tower of London
From tour boat on the Thames
For the person going to Europe for the first time from the United States, I often suggest they make a visit to London. London is, perhaps, my favorite place I have ever visited (again and again). But, for the first-timer, it has so much to offer: history, art, ease of getting around. Sites are close to one another, people are friendly, and - most importantly - they speak English.
This is a great place for an introduction to Europe. You can also easily take a train to Oxford or Edinburgh or to the Lake District. It is a hub for flights to Europe (although some Londoners deny they are even in Europe) and thus it is often less expensive to fly there. It is 10 hours from San Francisco so you know you are a long way from home.
It is a great walking city as well as having wonderful public transportation.
I like English pub food and their pasties and pies are excellent. Need something else? There are places to eat run by people from every nation in the world.
The pub is unique as a community center.
Finally, most American's know some things about English history and London is full of places to explore that history. If you have been to London, you have broken the travel ice and the rest of Europe is easy.
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