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Great Escapes The Museum of Science and Industry Break Free From It All houses the mighty Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. And the Northern Quarter features Afflecks Palace, chock-full of kitschy gifts and retro glam. For added zing, time your visit with one of Manchester's many events. The city gets festival fever, starting with the Irish festival this month, the biennial Manchester International Festival in July 2015, and food-and-drink and literature festivals, both in the fall. Day Trip! PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT ) BY NEIL REDFERN, COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, AND COURTESY OF TATTON PARK cluding Grayson Perry, Damien Hirst, and Kevin Spacey in a new exhibition at The Lowry on display through June 29. That's just one of 90 (yes, 90!) museums and galleries, most of which are free to enter. Visit the National Football Museum, Imperial War Museum North, Museum of Science and Industry, People's History Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, and Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour (with a special David Beckham exhibit through August). Whew! If the museums don't keep you busy, the shopping will. Local Mancunians believe in retail therapy, reflected in the range of stores from the upscale to the trendy boutique. For international collections, shop The Avenue, home to DKNY, Mulberry, and Emporio Armani. Exchange Square Use Manchester as your cool, urban base to explore the lakes and mountains of England's North Country, just an hour away. Yes, Manchester is the birthplace of The Smiths, the Bee Gees, and Joy Division, but its neighbor to the north, Liverpool, launched a little band called The Beatles. Take the Magical Mystery Tour or hang out at the Cavern Club, where the band first performed in 1961. For a unique combination of history and shopping, Chester attracts thousands to experience its Roman past at the amphitheater, bathhouses, and temples. Studding these ancient streets, The Rows sports a two-tiered gallery of boutiques. WANNA GO? Farther north, Cumbria brims with the US Airways is making it even easier to get lakes and mountains of the Lake District to Manchester, with National Park. Cruise Lake Windermere, year-round nonstop England's largest lake, or tour one of the service from Philadelphia and new seasonal many stately homes, gardens, and castles, nonstop service from such as Muncaster Castle and Gardens Charlotte beginning - giving your Manchester start a fairy-tale May 22, 2014. finish. Tatton Park usairwaysmag.com MARCH 2014 19 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2014

US Airways - March 2014
Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
From the Editor
Making It Happen
Wine & Dine: Irish Whiskey
Connections: Everybody's Business
Great Escapes: Manchester, England
Great Escapes: Lisbon, Portugal
Adventure: Skiing in Alyeska, Alaska
Style Spotlight: Tee Time
Diversions: It's Just Lunch
Golf: Five Great Resorts
Gear Up: Going Green
Travel Feature: Winter Park, Florida
US Airways Feature: The Sky Is the Limit
University Spotlight: University of Dayton
Great Resorts: Phoenix
Special Section: Atlantic 10 Conference
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2014