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1.Shakespeare's Birthplace or a big tourist trap
Submitted by:Jkay384
March 30, 2008
I was all excited to go to Stratford-upon-Avon. I am an actor and thought seeing it would push my love of the bard over the edge. I was sorely mistaken. It is a giant tourist trap. The house isnt even his actual house. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't bill it at Shakespeares home. Its not! It was a set up for a big disappointment. But the town itself is quite lovely and the people were terrific. So if you are going to see the town and the architecture then it is a lovely place. If ... More
I was all excited to go to Stratford-upon-Avon. I am an actor and thought seeing it would push my love of the bard over the edge. I was sorely mistaken. It is a giant tourist trap. The house isnt even his actual house. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't bill it at Shakespeares home. Its not! It was a set up for a big disappointment. But the town itself is quite lovely and the people were terrific. So if you are going to see the town and the architecture then it is a lovely place. If you want to get some theatre history go to the West End of London.
Date of Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon,United Kingdom: October2005
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Over $7000
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