If you're heading out in Manchester it's all about knowing where to go. Manchester's Northern Quarter contains arty and independently-minded folk, who have even replicated a little slice of omni-cool downtown New York. Black Dog Ballroom keeps its barflies drinking till 4am. Some of the finest mixologists on the planet ply their trade within the dark confines, offering up world-class cocktails until sunrise.
Once the incessant drinking has lost its charm, you can visit a plethora of fine museums and galleries, which house fine Pre-Raphaelite paintings and other European works. The North's Imperial War Museum can be found in Trafford park, and is an absolute must for the architecturally and culturally minded.
No matter what sport you're into, Manchester is the place to be, as locals are heartfelt about their sports of choice. The city of Manchester United and Manchester City, football is obviously important here, but it's not the only sport the celebrate. In fact, it has been announced that the 2012 Taekwondo Championships will be held in Manchester next year.
The capital, London, is one of the world's greatest cities, but that's not to say Manchester doesn't rival it. Accommodation in Manchester is cheaper than London hotels, with pletny of cheap hotels right in the heart of town. And yet you'll find there are just as many sights here for visitors. The city is convenient in size, so it's easy to get around, and as well as history and culture, you are close to the outdoors - something London can't really boast about.
So, having saved money on your Manchester hotels, explored the museums, galleries and sports grounds of the city, eaten at top notch restaurants and spend the evenings drinking great cocktails in classy bars, who even remembers London anyway? It just goes to show that the cities who don't get all the attention are often the ones which deserve it.
Once the incessant drinking has lost its charm, you can visit a plethora of fine museums and galleries, which house fine Pre-Raphaelite paintings and other European works. The North's Imperial War Museum can be found in Trafford park, and is an absolute must for the architecturally and culturally minded.
No matter what sport you're into, Manchester is the place to be, as locals are heartfelt about their sports of choice. The city of Manchester United and Manchester City, football is obviously important here, but it's not the only sport the celebrate. In fact, it has been announced that the 2012 Taekwondo Championships will be held in Manchester next year.
The capital, London, is one of the world's greatest cities, but that's not to say Manchester doesn't rival it. Accommodation in Manchester is cheaper than London hotels, with pletny of cheap hotels right in the heart of town. And yet you'll find there are just as many sights here for visitors. The city is convenient in size, so it's easy to get around, and as well as history and culture, you are close to the outdoors - something London can't really boast about.
So, having saved money on your Manchester hotels, explored the museums, galleries and sports grounds of the city, eaten at top notch restaurants and spend the evenings drinking great cocktails in classy bars, who even remembers London anyway? It just goes to show that the cities who don't get all the attention are often the ones which deserve it.
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Claire Collins is a keen travel writer, covering the best cheap hotels and sights in the major cities.
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