Things to do in Manchester

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St. Peter\'s Square showing heritage architecture, railway items and a city

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Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza

Manchester City Centre

4/5(2,171 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(353 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter
Imperial War Museum North which includes 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.

Trafford Park
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Didsbury

3.5/5(109 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Didsbury for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Wilmslow Road and Didsbury Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Didsbury Village Tram Stop.

Didsbury
Whitworth Art Gallery featuring art, heritage architecture and a garden

Chorlton-on-Medlock

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and cafes in Chorlton-on-Medlock. You might want to make time for a stop at Contact or Manchester Museum.

Chorlton-on-Medlock