2. Read the text. Make the sentences below the text true. The main reason that you might want to visit Stratford is the fact that it is the birthplace of the Bard, William Shakespeare. Of course, Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the English countryside! There are a number of places to see located along the Avon River (including 5 houses connected with Shakespeare), so plan your time carefully. Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's birthplace are the most interesting of the houses, but all are worth a look at if you want to know more about the Bard. William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried at the local church, named Shakespeare's Church by some, but best known as Holy Trinity Church. 1) Tourists visit Stratford because they want to know more about the river Avon. 2) There are a number of churches to see located along the Avon River. 3) Five houses are connected with Shakespeare but not all of them are worth visiting.