Postcard from London, England

So your family's booked and ready to go to the London Olympics. Now what? From July 27 to August 12, 2012, the UK’s capital will be packed with athletes and visitors for the Games. But don’t worry, our local’s guide will help you navigate the crowds and find the best places for your team to play, stay, shop and eat. Can’t get your hands on last-minute Games tickets from cosport.com, Canada’s official London 2012 ticket seller? We’ll tell you where to watch events for free.

A version of this article appeared in our July 2012 issue with the headline London Calling (p. 26).