More to Manchester than music
Manchester is famous for its music scene, with bands including the Happy Monday and Oasis synonymous with the city. There’s plenty of other attractions though, and in this article you’ll find suggestions for five other ways to enjoy yourself in the North West capital. These include shopping, eating out, watching football and visiting galleries.
Get tickets to watch Premier League giants
It’ll probably take some planning and a bit of luck getting tickets, but Manchester is home to two of English football’s major players, Manchester City and Manchester United. If you can get tickets to either the City of Manchester Stadium or Old Trafford you will get a chance to see the game at its finest. If you can’t get tickets you can still soak up the atmosphere by going on stadium tours.
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Dine out in great restaurants
Manchester has a really good foodie scene, with a number of top restaurants dotted around the city. The two Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has his name at ABode and The French is another of the city’s finest restaurants, with two AA Rosettes. Whatever your tastes and budget, there are fantastic food outlets in all parts of Manchester.
Soak up culture in world-class museums and galleries
Manchester is also home to some cracking galleries and museums. The Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery are just two of the cultural venues well worth a visit. There are plenty of museums too, including The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North and Museum of Science and Industry.
Spend a day at The Quays
The Quays have a bit of everything for everyone. One of the main attractions in this stunning waterside development is The Lowry. It is one of Manchester’s most striking architectural feats and home to theatres, exhibitions, restaurants and bars.
The Quays is also home to the Manchester United Museum, Imperial War Museum North, Ordsall Hall and the Lowry Outlet Shopping Centre. You can’t go to Manchester without visiting The Quays!
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Shop until you drop
Shopaholics will love coming to Manchester due to the diverse selection of shops. Major retail outlets including Harvey Nichols and Selfridges are in New Cathedral Street and Exchange Square, along with the boutique Triangle shopping centre.
High street brands are in the Arndale Centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the UK with 240 retailers. You could also head for the huge Trafford Centre, check out the independent stores in the Northern Quarter and pick up a unique bargain at one of the city’s markets.
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As you can see there is much more to Manchester than just its famed music scene. If you like what you’ve read and fancy visiting the city, you can stay in quality and affordable B&B accommodation somewhere such as Luther King House (http://www.lutherkinghouse.co.uk ).
Just visit this page to read all about the accommodation on offer, book your room and start planning your trip to Manchester!
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Visit Manchester
Everything you’d want to know about visiting Manchester
Manchester City
The official website of the historic football club
Taste of Manchester
Website dedicated to Manchester’s restaurant scene
