| If you live in the North West, then you're sure know | | | | The Manchester velodrome is proving to be popular |
| why Manchester is so popular for social and business | | | | with track cyclists, and those new to cycling who want |
| visitors, and what there is to do here. If you haven't | | | | to emulate the success of Chris Hoy, Brad Wiggins |
| been to Manchester yet, then here's why you should. | | | | and Victoria Pendleton. Basketball, athletics, and |
| 1. The Trafford Centre is an amazing shopping | | | | swimming, are well represented in and around the city. |
| experience, and offers all the shops, entertainment and | | | | 6. Manchester is well known for its excellent nightlife, |
| restaurants you could possibly need in one place. In | | | | and you won't want to miss out on a great night out |
| addition, the city centre offers many designer | | | | when you come here. Whether you want to see a live |
| boutiques as well as lots of high street names, so | | | | band, comedian, or play, you really will be spoilt for |
| you're sure to find what you' looking for and grab a | | | | choice. |
| bargain. | | | | 7. Restaurants and bars in Manchester and are |
| 2. Manchester is well known for its museums and art | | | | always popular. So no matter whether you're looking |
| galleries. The Imperial War Museum, Museum of | | | | for a cheap night out in a student pub or a once in al |
| Science and Industry, and the Lowery museum are all | | | | lifetime gourmet meal in the restaurant of a well known |
| popular destinations for visitors to Manchester. | | | | chef, you'll have a great time here. |
| 3. The 3 local universities, the University of Manchester, | | | | 8. Thanks to its rich and proud history, there are many |
| Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University | | | | cultural sights, and things to do. As well as the past, |
| of Salford, are popular choices for students, so if you | | | | Manchester is looking to the future, and really is a truly |
| don't go to university here, you're sure to have friends | | | | modern city. |
| who do. Why not take the opportunity to visit them, | | | | 9. Manchester is easy to get to as it has a great |
| and explore this amazing city? | | | | transport infrastructure- good access to other parts of |
| 4. This part of the world is well known for it's music. | | | | the country. No matter where you live, and whether |
| With many iconic bands, including The Smiths and | | | | you want to travel by car, train or plane, it won't take |
| Oasis, coming from here, it's no surprise that there are | | | | long to get to Manchester. |
| lots of music venues, bands and music shops in | | | | 10. Many businesses are discovering Manchester, and |
| Manchester. | | | | are either relocating, or opening new offices or |
| 5. Although Manchester is possibly best know for it's | | | | branches here. If you need to have a base in the North |
| football teams, there's more sports than just football. | | | | West, why not consider Manchester? |