What to do in Manchester

Activities, attractions and tours

St. Peter\'s Square showing heritage architecture, a city and railway items
Manchester Art Gallery featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female
Manchester
Manchester City Hall featuring interior views and heritage architecture
Manchester City Hall which includes heritage architecture and interior views

Manchester Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in Manchester


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Albert Square featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Manchester City Centre

4/5(54 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.

Manchester City Centre
Old Trafford which includes a statue or sculpture

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

Old Trafford
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Northern Quarter

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Taste craft beers and stroll down the lively streets of this alternative district, noticing the vinyl record stores, street art and indie fashion boutiques.

Northern Quarter
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Piccadilly

If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

Piccadilly
Imperial War Museum North showing interior views

Trafford Park

While you're in Trafford Park, take in top sights like Trafford Centre or Old Trafford, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkway Tram Stop or Village Tram Stop.

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Gay Village

While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.

Gay Village

 

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