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Manchester isn`t great place for tourists,i have to say. quite small and dirty. i would recommend Science museum and shopping during the day and i think everyone can find right place for partying during the night. the thing i did not like the most was... bunch of drunken english teens(i like to...more Manchester isn`t great place for tourists,i have to say. quite small and dirty. i would recommend Science museum and shopping during the day and i think everyone can find right place for partying during the night. the thing i did not like the most was... bunch of drunken english teens(i like to party and i travel a lot,but english kids are just awful and the most annoying people i`ve seen!!)! so my advise is... if you want to visit England,but can go to different place... just do it!! cheersclose

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by niemiec2003 – posted on Feb 22, 2008

9

I though Manchaster had a lot of party, but after 3 o´clock almost everything was gone. We tried to ask the people maybe 10 times about where is the party, but no way, they were rude and not very helpful. The ones that were more polite told us that the only zone in Manchaster was the zone...more I though Manchaster had a lot of party, but after 3 o´clock almost everything was gone. We tried to ask the people maybe 10 times about where is the party, but no way, they were rude and not very helpful. The ones that were more polite told us that the only zone in Manchaster was the zone we were and definately party finish at 3 o´clock in Manchester. I didn´t expect this about this city because some people told us about great night life. Maybe it was just a not so good night.close

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by mgilg2238 – posted on Nov 16, 2007

1

Firstly, I am a huge Man Utd fan! The only reason I go to Manchester is to see a game and I would imagine that is the same with most people. The city itself isn't great and there's not a lot to do, although it is improving every time I go over. The run-down is being replaced with the modern and...more Firstly, I am a huge Man Utd fan! The only reason I go to Manchester is to see a game and I would imagine that is the same with most people. The city itself isn't great and there's not a lot to do, although it is improving every time I go over. The run-down is being replaced with the modern and it really is slowly getting it's act together as a major city. Word of warning: if you're going over for a Champions League game you may find it very difficult to find somewhere to go afterwards. Most of the pubs close early mid-week so you could be left with nothing to do.close

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by MrWhite – posted on Aug 3, 2007

32

The place was great - diverse, cultural, nice weather even! Only real bad thing that I came across really, was the fact that when it was my time to leave :( for the airport and I had a day of waiting for my flight ahead of me, the "lockers"/ storage safe, cost £ 5,50 per item !...more The place was great - diverse, cultural, nice weather even! Only real bad thing that I came across really, was the fact that when it was my time to leave :( for the airport and I had a day of waiting for my flight ahead of me, the "lockers"/ storage safe, cost £ 5,50 per item ! Well, I don't know about you, but I thought it was outrageous..close

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by kottarainen-19868594 – posted on Apr 5, 2007

2

I love lots about Manchester - the good mix of people, there are some amazing restaurants and cafes at a far cheaper price than London, some brilliant art galleries and musuems and all are free, getting around is easy but slow sometimes, loads of cultural events and great shopping. There is so...more I love lots about Manchester - the good mix of people, there are some amazing restaurants and cafes at a far cheaper price than London, some brilliant art galleries and musuems and all are free, getting around is easy but slow sometimes, loads of cultural events and great shopping. There is so much to see and do whatever your interests. However, I was suprised by the nightlife - it wasn't nearly as good as I expected, given such a lively, cultural diverse city.close

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by millie7597 – posted on Mar 8, 2007

8

We loved the city, it's very easy to get around and get familiar with, but as for a place to party, it has some serious disadvantages. What do they mean by closing the bars at two o'clock at night at the very latest, UNLESS you're a gay male and you can prove it?! Talkin about...more We loved the city, it's very easy to get around and get familiar with, but as for a place to party, it has some serious disadvantages. What do they mean by closing the bars at two o'clock at night at the very latest, UNLESS you're a gay male and you can prove it?! Talkin about discrimination... -Great fun as long as it lasts, though.close

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by saara5728 – posted on Dec 8, 2006

4

It's great place for friendly people and up to the minute fashion and art. Manchester has retained a great deal of its Victorian buildings and jaxtaposed these with modern buildings and works of art on nearly every corner.There is a confidence and cosmopolitian air about Manchester, with the...more It's great place for friendly people and up to the minute fashion and art. Manchester has retained a great deal of its Victorian buildings and jaxtaposed these with modern buildings and works of art on nearly every corner.There is a confidence and cosmopolitian air about Manchester, with the sound of scooters and trams, you could imagine yourself in France or Italy.close

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by zennor – posted on Sep 29, 2006

2

The weather was great. It rained a little the second day I was there but it was only the kind of rain you could duck into a store for a while and avoid. Shopping was great and the sales staff, supermarket check-out assistants, waiters and museum hosts are friendly. Good transport but most...more The weather was great. It rained a little the second day I was there but it was only the kind of rain you could duck into a store for a while and avoid. Shopping was great and the sales staff, supermarket check-out assistants, waiters and museum hosts are friendly. Good transport but most things are within walking distance. Easy city to navigate. Clubs could be a bit more happening and things could open a little earlier on Sundays but otherwise a good place to spend a weekend.close

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by vngan7585 – posted on Sep 22, 2006

12

manchester is still the place to stay (that's why i've come back here :) ) for anybody loving music and a good night out. and there's a lot more than that! at least three museums in walking distance from the city centre alone, a lovely central library, fabulous bars an a wonderful art house...more manchester is still the place to stay (that's why i've come back here :) ) for anybody loving music and a good night out. and there's a lot more than that! at least three museums in walking distance from the city centre alone, a lovely central library, fabulous bars an a wonderful art house cinema all there to be enjoyed, discovered and loved. a bit further down oxford road you can find the curry mile with the best curry houses in town... yummy :) enjoy! ;)close

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by skoell – posted on Sep 2, 2006

2

The bars in the N. Quarter are nice. Didn't eat out while there nor did I really do any shopping - very bad exchange rate! otherwise I would have. I wasn't there on a weekend so didn't do any "partying" or clubbing if that's what you mean? I LOVE the free shuttle busses! And the weather, well,...more The bars in the N. Quarter are nice. Didn't eat out while there nor did I really do any shopping - very bad exchange rate! otherwise I would have. I wasn't there on a weekend so didn't do any "partying" or clubbing if that's what you mean? I LOVE the free shuttle busses! And the weather, well, it's England. Some rain, some sun. It could have been worse - but it was fine by me. I think the city would be a relative good value for the money if I wasn't paying double for everything because the Dollar is valued so low. And I loved the old factory buildings on the outskirt of the city center. But I felt the city played down it's musical culture/history. Only a very slight nod to the Smiths at one of the museums and no mention of other great bands anywhere in the city - one of the main reasons why I wanted to see Manchester for myself! New Order, Oasis, and so many more. Oh, and I did rather enjoy URBIS - only wish I had gone on my first day there and not my last.close

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by Lstehm – posted on Aug 1, 2006

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