Renowned for its famous Football clubs and its hit bands such as The Smiths and Oasis, Manchester has been able to uplift itself from the industrial decline to become a lively student and cultural city.
Its modern architecture in contrast with the beautiful John Rylands Library, its town hall or the Imperial War Museum North are just some of the astonishing features of Manchester.
To do / To see
Ride around the city and discover the Manchester Opera House, The Royal Exchange Theatre, The Cathedral, Canal Street, go to a pop-rock concert at the Manchester Evening News Arena; eat fish and chips at Hilton Park or wander around Saltaire Village.