Best things to do in Manchester
The top 3 according to 104 votes from people: John Rylands Research Institute and Library · Science and Industry Museum · Old Trafford. (Updated May 27, 2024.)
Gothic libraries, football stadiums and industrial heritage: Manchester's highlights according to locals and Visit Manchester.
Top 10
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1
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Neo-Gothic library that looks like a cathedral.
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2
Science and Industry Museum
On the site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station.
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3
Old Trafford
Stadium tour and museum at Manchester United's home.
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4
Manchester Art Gallery
Free gallery with Pre-Raphaelite paintings.
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5
Manchester Cathedral
Medieval cathedral in the city centre.
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6
Etihad Stadium
Tour of Manchester City's stadium.
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7
Chetham's Library
The oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
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8
National Football Museum
The history of English football.
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9
Castlefield
Canals, Roman fort remains and the Castlefield Viaduct.
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10
Northern Quarter
Independent shops, street art and bars.
Candidates
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11
The Whitworth
Art gallery set in a park.
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12
Manchester Museum
Natural history, Egyptology and a T. rex.
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John Rylands Library is like Hogwarts, free entry.