Manchester Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Castlefield is where the many chapters of Manchester's story merge, featuring remains of a Roman fort and the Bridgewater Canal.

The Roman fort's remains stand in Castlefield, guarding an ancient river crossing.

The Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761, is regarded as the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

Manchester's Town Hall was built to rival the great buildings of London, showcasing Victorian Gothic architecture and celebrating the city's history.

The Manchester Art Gallery houses treasures sourced by merchants during the Industrial Revolution, including works of the Pre-Raphaelites and contemporary art.

The Manchester Museum is a Gothic Revival time-capsule with millions of items, including a T-Rex skeleton and an Egyptology collection.

The John Rylands Library is a neo-gothic masterpiece dedicated to Manchester’s largest textile magnate.

Chetham Library, established in 1653, is the country’s first free public library, where Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx began writing the Communist Manifesto.

The People’s History Museum celebrates those who challenged Britain’s rigid political and class systems.

The Museum of Science and Industry is located at the world’s oldest surviving railway station, showcasing Manchester's industrial past from textiles to aircraft.

The Imperial War Museum North reminds visitors of the human cost of warfare.

The Northern Quarter is known for its incredible musical heritage where one can pick up some rare vinyl.

“The Village” around Canal Street encapsulates the Mancunian ideals of tolerance, self-expression and good times.

The National Football Museum is located in the city center.

Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s “Theatre of Dreams” since 1910.

Beetham Tower is the symbol of a city once again on the rise.