What to do in South London

O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations.

The 360-degree view from the top of the London Eye is a spectacular way to orientate yourself in London. Below, the River Thames meanders through the teeming metropolis, and on a clear day the views stretch to Windsor Castle, almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.

The Shard is a 95-story pyramidal tower with upscale restaurants, a luxury hotel, offices and a viewing gallery. Admire the futuristic design of this glassy skyscraper and its distinctive splintered summit.

In the shadows of The Shard’s glassy tower and Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market is one of the most popular and historic food bazaars in London. Traditional vendors display local produce, exotic ingredients and trendy fusions beneath a glass roof that shelters the market’s iconic green arches and poles. Chat with traders and other market-goers about their culinary tips in the lanes of this active market.

The Tate Modern presents the established giants of modern art as well as the new vanguard. It occupies the abandoned Bankside Power Station, which was stylishly redesigned in 2000 by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron.

Greenwich Park is the sprawling green lung of the centuries-old London neighborhood of Greenwich. Courting couples, dog walkers, joggers, local workers on their lunch breaks and picnicking families all flock to Greenwich Park. Admire its flower gardens, visit landmark buildings, spot wildlife, attend concerts and watch cricket matches.