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A lively and vibrant city, Manchester has flowered in recent years. By incorporating some of the design elements and hard-working attitude of its industrial past with a new, refreshing play-hard attitude, Manchester offers many excellent experiences for travellers of all ages. If you're thinking of booking a city break in Manchester, there are some sights that shouldn't be missed, however. Whether you're a culture vulture or you're visiting the city to take advantage of its great shopping scene, you're sure to enjoy stopping by some of its top restaurants and tourist hotspots. So make sure you discover some of the most enjoyable things to do there before you go.
If you're interested in seeing a little of the industrial past that's made Manchester the city it is today, then set aside some time to visit the Ancoats mills and complexes that lie at the heart of the city's former industrial heartland. Peel Tower is another impressive example of a time gone by, and if you want to find out more about these and other landmarks, the Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive and the People's History Museum are well worth a trip.
On the other hand, if you're hoping to pick up a few bargains during your trip to Manchester, you'd best plot a course for Market Street - the city's main shopping area, and also home to parts of the Arndale Centre mall. This massive covered shopping centre has over 280 stores, meaning you're sure to find plenty of places to browse. There are also plenty of places to enjoy some upmarket shopping, including The Triangle based at the country's old Corn Exchange or the Millennium Quarter which can be found to the rear of the Arndale Centre.
After a day exploring Manchester, you're sure to be ready to try some of its top restaurants, luckily you'll find plenty to choose from. Some of the best places to relax and enjoy a meal include Gaucho Grill - best suited to steak lovers, and Zouk - a contemporary curry house. You'll also find there are plenty of well-appointed hotels to choose from for your city break or extended trip to the city. Whether you've booked Manchester flights and need somewhere easy to get to from the airport or you're hoping to stay slap-bang in the centre of the action there's sure to be a hotel to suit.
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