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London 2012 Olympics
Hampton Court Palace is one of London 2012 Olympics.

1. Hampton Court Palace

9.3
Hampton Court Rd, Hampton, Greater London
Palace · 108 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: During London 2012, this is the home of the Road Cycling Time Trial. During the race, there’s a “hot seat,” where the leading rider sits until they are beaten.

The O2 Arena is one of London 2012 Olympics.

2. The O2 Arena

8.9
Peninsula Sq (Millennium Way), Greenwich, Greater London
Music Venue · 318 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: This place will have the gymnastics competition and the basketball gold medal game. In other words, it’s not a bad place to spend some quality time while at the Olympics.

Lord's Cricket Ground (MCC) is one of London 2012 Olympics.

3. Lord's Cricket Ground (MCC)

9.4
St John's Wood Rd (Wellington Rd), London, Greater London
Cricket Ground · St John's Wood · 58 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: If you’re here for the Olympics, there’s one word you need to know: “Bullseye!”

ExCeL London is one of London 2012 Olympics.

4. ExCeL London

One Western Gateway (Royal Victoria Dock), London, Greater London
Convention Center · Custom House · 129 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: This place is MASSIVE. In total, there are five arenas, each hosting a different sport at the Games. You could stay here for-ev-er.

Horse Guards Parade is one of London 2012 Olympics.

5. Horse Guards Parade

9.1
The Household Division (Horse Guards Rd), London, Greater London
Plaza · Westminster · 49 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will look to hold court here and recapture their Beach Volleyball gold.

The Mall is one of London 2012 Olympics.

6. The Mall

The Mall, London, Greater London
Road · Westminster · 12 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: This is where the marathon and cycling road race will begin & end. For Brits, this is where they hope countryman Mark Cavendish grabs gold.

Earls Court Exhibition Centre is one of London 2012 Olympics.

7. Earls Court Exhibition Centre

Warwick Rd, Earls Court, Greater London
Event Space · 60 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Be prepared for an unreal athletic demonstration. Volleyball players have some of the highest vertical jumps of any group of athletes.

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is one of London 2012 Olympics.

8. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

9.3
Church Rd (at Somerset Rd), Wimbledon, Greater London
Tennis Club · Wimbledon, · 65 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: The home of tennis and of The Championships, Wimbledon, Olympic tennis will have one major difference here: The players do not have to wear white.

London 2012 BMX Track is one of London 2012 Olympics.

9. London 2012 BMX Track

Eastern Ave., Poplar, Greater London
Race Track · 2 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: It took 5 ½ Olympic swimming pools worth of dirt to build the BMX track. That’s a lot of dirt, but the awesome riding here will make it worth it.

Wembley Stadium is one of London 2012 Olympics.

10. Wembley Stadium

9.0
South Way, Wembley, Greater London
Stadium · 317 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: One of the most famous stadiums in the world, this venue will host some of the world’s best in the London 2012 Olympic Football Tourney.

OVO Arena is one of London 2012 Olympics.

11. OVO Arena

8.0
Arena Sq (Engineers Way), Wembley, Greater London
Music Venue · 63 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Be prepared to see some unreal hand-eye coordination on display here for the Badminton competition during London 2012.

12. WPNSA 2012 Selection Event

Harbor or Marina · 2 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: True story: the waters here are credited by the Royal Yachting Association as the best in Northern Europe. Guess it’s not too bad a spot for Olympic Sailing.

London 2012 Basketball Arena is one of London 2012 Olympics.

13. London 2012 Basketball Arena

Olympic Park, Stratford, Greater London
Basketball Stadium · 10 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: This entire arena has been built as a temporary. One idea for its usage after the Games is to pack it all up and ship it to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics.

London 2012 Velodrome is one of London 2012 Olympics.

14. London 2012 Velodrome

Olympic Park, Stratford, Greater London
Track Stadium · 9 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: The Velodrome will play host to all cycling events for the Olympics. It is also endearingly known as The Pringle due to its unique shape akin to the popular snack.

London 2012 Aquatics Centre is one of London 2012 Olympics.

15. London 2012 Aquatics Centre

Olympic Park, Stratford, Greater London
Swimming Pool · 27 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Phelps. Lochte. Records being broken. This is the place to see all three.