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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Architectural building; Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 100 attractions in Manchester

The University Library of Manchester provides an extensive range of services and resources to actual and virtual visitors.

Attraction type: Library; Architectural building; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 100 attractions in Manchester

Buy the latest dance floor and street fashions from young designers and second-hand stalls at this exciting arcade.

Attraction type: Mall; Speciality shop; Bar/club; Shop; Game/entertainment centre; Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 100 attractions in Manchester

Centered around the Canal street area in Manchester is a thriving gay scene, which offers a plethora of bars, clubs, restaurants and other nighttime venues for gays and straights alike.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 100 attractions in Manchester

NB These reviews are for the Lowry Art Gallery, Theatre & Entertainment complex, NOT the Lowry Hotel. The Lowry complex was opened in April 2000 and has rapidly established itself as on of the...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Cinema; Theatre; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 100 attractions in Manchester

Oldham Street is lively during the day with its many shops and cafes, and sizzles at night with its trendy bars and clubs.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 100 attractions in Manchester

This friendly pub offers a great selection of wines and ales, plus such traditional English dishes as bangers and mash, steak and kindey pud' and a lip-smacking brown onion soup.

Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 100 attractions in Manchester

This history museum chronicles the lives of Manchester's working people during the past one hundred years.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 100 attractions in Manchester

The Riding School is run by John Shaw Equestrian Ltd., and there are a couple of new numbers for booking lessons: 07768 670 226 or 0161 747 7585. If you like showjumping, Jumping Clinics are every...

Attraction type: Educational site; Horse-riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Tour; Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 100 attractions in Manchester

The Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester. It is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art and design including modern and historic fine art, prints, textiles and a rare collection of wallpapers.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 100 attractions in Manchester

Fascinating presentation of a timeline of 20th-century conflict.

Attraction type: Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 100 attractions in Manchester

Features an exciting interactive gallery.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Historic home; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Attraction type: Architectural building; Bar/club
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