It was over four decades ago that the Beatles were at the top of their game. But, for some reason, their music transcends generations. And with the advent of The Beatles’ Rock Band, a whole new generation will likely be introduced to their music. Check out these real-world locations that were frequented by or connected to the Beatles:
Cavern Club, Liverpool - a replica of the club where the Fab Four played over 300 gigs, built from the bricks of the original building.
Abbey Road Crossing, London - the location of the crosswalk where the Abbey Road album cover was photographed.
The Royal Albert Hall, London - The Beatles played this venue numerous times, once even sharing the stage with the Rolling Stones.
Hamburg, Germany - The early Beatles honed their craft in this city.
Amsterdam Hilton, the Netherlands - The location of John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s first Be-In for Peace.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal - The location of John and Yoko’s next Bed-In, and where the song, “Give Peace a Chance,” was recorded.
Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York - A memorial to John Lennon.
Candlestick Park, San Francisco - August 29th, 1969 was the Beatles’ next-to-last concert at Candlestick Park.
Rishikesh, India - After a week long meditation course with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales, the boys followed him to his ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Savile Row/Apple Studios, London - Location of the Beatles’ final rooftop performance.
Learn more about John and Yoko’s Montreal Bed-In for Peace in this video:
Whether it’s culture, skiing, the beach or just some crazy parties you’re seeking, Spring Break is the time to unwind. Check out this list of the hottest places to visit on spring break this year:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dominican Republic
Gulf Coast
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Miami
Montreal
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
San Diego
Check out WatchMojo’s suggestions for Spring Break destinations:
Travelling with your family can be tough. Fortunately, it can also be a walk in the park. Parks are great locations to bring your family for many reason: picnics, relaxing, taking in the sights, or fun activities. Here is a list of some of Europe’s most family-friendly parks:
Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens in London, England
St. James’s Park in London, England
Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, France
St. Stevens Green in Dublin, Ireland
Keukenhof Park near Lisse, Netherlands
See the Keukenhof Gardens in WatchMojo’s travel profile of The Netherlands:
The Culture of the Netherlands
Check out this account of Amsterdam, by the New York Times’ Frugal Traveler:
Early last Friday evening, the sky over Amsterdam turned a cold indigo, and the uncurtained light from shops and homes glowed a vibrant yellow. A breeze rippled the water of the canals, where a few couples were enjoying the sun’s fading rays, while in the nearby sidewalk cafes, smartly dressed Amsterdammers were drinking flutes of pale amber beer. It also happened to be my birthday, and I was aimless, alone and chilly. But above all, I was thirsty.
As I walked up Weteringstraat, an unassuming street not far from the city’s most famous museums, I spotted a corner bar, the Café de Wetering (Weteringstraat 37; 31-20-622-9676), its entrance shrouded in grapevines. Inside, beyond the clumps of pale green fruit, it was narrow, the wood all burnished brown, with a low-ceilinged mezzanine and, all the way at the back, a fireplace. Soft jazz played on the stereo, a melodic counterpoint to the Dutch spoken by the dozen regulars, one of whom set down his glass and announced, to nobody in particular, “Sonny Rollins.”
I bellied up, ordered a Belgian white beer (2.95 euros, about $5.75 at $1.60 to the euro) and soon found myself discussing used-book stores with the bartender. Before long, one of the regulars was buying me glasses of jenever—essentially Dutch gin, but more complex and served alone at room temperature — and talking about the gentrification of Amsterdam’s blue-collar neighborhoods. I sipped my drink and felt a flood of warmth — and not just from the alcohol. This bar was gezellig, a Dutch term that conveys cozy conviviality, and gezelligheid was just what I needed.
Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile of The Netherlands:
Travel Guide - The Netherlands
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