To explore this man-made waterway, head to Manchester City Centre. You'll find lots of other things to see and do in this area, such as Old Trafford, Etihad Stadium, and University of Manchester.

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Oddfellows on the Park

$933

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 20

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Boston (BOS) to Manchester (MAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)

Lovely location, pretty property. Good food. Staff were great.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Quay Apartments Exchange Quay

$1,046

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 20

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Manchester (MAN)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)

A very clean and quiet apartment within walking distance of Old Trafford Cricket Ground and close to a Metro station.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

CitySuites Aparthotel

Greengate

$1,250

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 20

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Manchester (MAN)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)

The check-in process was slow. The room had one dining chair missing from the table and the soundproofing was not effective. I could hear the lift and also streetnoise as the window did not tightly close. The space was great and the breakfast was good.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher

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Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

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Pottery painting class in Manchester

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SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

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