Inviting, original, edgy, happening, different: spend
any time in Manchester and you’ll soon see it’s a place like no
other. This free-spirited city demands your attention with a warm,
no-nonsense welcome and a liberating open mindedness that
challenges you to take part. Manchester has thrown off its
grimy industrial image for good and reinvented itself as a truly
contemporary metropolis, with modern landmark buildings, a
brilliant source of art and culture, great bars and world-class
hospitality.
Bring your ideas, your energy and your attitude to
Manchester, and you’ll fit right in – that’s what makes this city
uniquely Manchester...
Cityscapes
Manchester is a dramatic mix of old and new. The futuristic
design and innovative shapes of its contemporary architecture sit
side by side with the spires and grinning gargoyles of its proud
past.
Manchester's Industrial Heritage
As every school child knows, the Industrial Revolution of the
18th and 19th centuries led the world into the modern era.
Manchester was the trailblazing spirit behind the whole event.
Transport yourself back in time with the fascinating legacy of a
period that changed the way we live. 
Manchester's Music
Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative and exciting
places for both making music and going out to listen to it. This
long musical heritage rubs off on the performing arts in general,
making Manchester a great place for a cultural night out. Here you
can have it all: enjoy world-class classical performances, nibble
tapas as you listen to live jazz, follow in the footsteps of
Morrissey, or look out for the next Oasis in one of the city’s
30-plus intimate live venues.
Museums & Galleries
From classical masterpieces to cutting edge modern works, from a
history of hats to a tour of the world’s most famous football club,
Greater Manchester’s museums and galleries offer a world-class
array of delights to interest and inspire.
Food & Drink
Manchester’s broad cultural mix adds up to a great range of
places to eat and drink. From Michelin-style gourmet to fresh
local produce at speciality markets – from stylish venues for
intimate occasions to out-of- the-way places for a good, cheap meal
with friends – there’s good food aplenty in Manchester.
Shopping
Manchester does funky, fashionable, chic and sleek better than
anywhere else in the country. Retail therapy is the city's
speciality. Hunt down something unique at Saturday’s Tib Street
fashion market, browse for vintage chic and rare records in the
Northern Quarter, or cruise the designer stores and then relax with
a long lunch and cocktails at the Harvey Nichols Brasserie.
Manchester's People
The people of Manchester have an attitude to life and a way of
doing things all their own. They’re an easy, self-deprecating lot
with a wicked sense of humour and an appetite for adventure (and a
party). But don’t be fooled: behind that engaging, easy-going
exterior there lies ambition and desire for change. Hardly
surprising Manchester is such a proud, forward-thinking city.
There’s so much to see in Manchester that it’s well worth
booking a room to appreciate what the city has to offer…for
information on accommodation and great rates click Where to
Stay
For further details on attractions, entertainment, sport and
culture in Manchester go to www.visitmanchester.com