| VITAL INFORMATION | |
| Population | 458,000 |
| Languages spoken | English |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP); 1 Pound = 1.771 USD |
| Average temperature | Summer: 65°F; Winter: 40°F |
| High season | April to September |
If you like music, love sports and appreciate a good night of drinking, then Liverpool should be your next vacation spot.
This small but vibrant town has nearly everything a man could hope for while on holiday -- friendly locals, a stylish nightlife, great food, even better beer, and fantastic sightseeing.
Liverpool, though sometimes overlooked due to the larger and more tourist-ridden London, is a unique town that has retained its "cool" since the 1960s' music scene put it on the map.
Today, Liverpool has become a charming, exciting and fun place to visit; in fact, it was recently named the European City of Culture for 2008.
Here's how to spend three unforgettable days in this amazing city.
All amounts listed are in USD.
Day 1: Live like Lennon
Although it's not difficult to find a place to sleep in Liverpool, we recommend you think ahead and book a room at the Hope Street Hotel. Located on Liverpool's most famous street, this hotel is in the heart of the city and within walking distance to all the major sights.Each spacious room in this modern dwelling boasts high ceilings, exposed brick walls and custom-made cherry furniture. In addition, there are heated hardwood floors, LCD widescreen TVs, DVD players, and oversized beds draped with Egyptian cotton sheets.
But don't just take our word for it -- the Hope Street Hotel won the "Best New Hotel" award in 2005, and the "Best Small Hotel" award in 2004. Rooms start at $220 per night.
After settling in at the hotel, the first thing you should do in Liverpool is eat. The town is filled with delicious restaurants and you have a long day ahead of you. Start your morning with a hearty brunch at Taste, a small caf in the Tate Gallery, Liverpool's museum of Modern Art.
Taste is a trendy hotspot at night, but during the day, it's a great place to brunch and enjoy views of Albert Dock, one of the busiest areas in town. For around $4, you can choose from a bagel topped with cream cheese and roasted peppers or a bowl of fresh homemade soup (try the creamy wild mushroom). If you have a bigger appetite, load up on a plate of penne pasta with silky bacon sauce, chili and goat cheese ($9).
The caf, like the rest of the museum, is a contemporary piece of art in and of itself. In addition to tasty food, you'll find the atmosphere to be colorful and modern, with prices that won't break your budget.
experience beatlemania
After brunch, begin your Liverpool adventure by learning about what really made the town famous: the Beatles.For everything you wanted to know (and probably more) about the Fab Four, visit The Beatles Story exhibition, located in the Britannia Vaults on Albert Dock. For around $15, you can see 18 different parts of the Beatles' famed musical history, from their beginnings in Hamburg to the breakup of the band and the continuation of their respective solo careers.
If you didn't get enough of the Beatles at the exhibition, then try living like one -- literally. Eat dinner at the Grapes Pub, a dimly lit joint located on upscale Matthew Street.
The pub was one of the band's regular hangouts and is still outfitted with the original 1960s wallpaper and furnishings. For around $10, you can indulge in huge portions of traditional British food like Shepherd's pie or steak and chips (otherwise known as fries). The pub usually has a daily special that allows you to choose between beef, lamb and chicken served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
After dinner, prepare to party like a rock star at the Cavern Club, a new version of the old Cavern Club, where many rockers -- including the Beatles, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, Elton John, and Jimmy Page -- got their start between 1957 and 1973.
The Cavern Club still attracts many great artists and for a cover charge of about $4 (after 11 p.m.), you can watch live music until the wee hours of the morning.
Day 2: The Liverpool Football Club
After a night at the Cavern Club, your ears should be ringing and your head pounding. Not to worry -- Mangetout (French for "eat it all") is the perfect fix.Mangetout is an award-winning sandwich chain where you can choose from a variety of sandwiches on every type of bread imaginable. Sandwich fillings range from Moroccan chicken and mint yogurt to smoked salmon and egg. In addition to the sandwiches, Mangetout has sushi, salads, pastas, and homemade desserts. The average price for lunch is around $12, but the big portions ensure that you will not be hungry when you leave.
Some people think the Beatles made Liverpool famous. The locals, however, think it was their football (soccer) team that did it.
After breakfast, take a tour to see what they mean. Depending on what time of year you're visiting (soccer season is from August until May or June), it may be possible to see a Liverpool soccer match at Anfield Stadium.
The matches are usually sold out (there is a waiting list of several years for season tickets), but if you're willing to shell out a pretty penny, it might be possible to buy a scalped ticket in front of the stadium on a match day. Regular tickets range from $50 to $60, but if you're buying them from a scalper, be prepared to pay much more.
tour the soccer stadium
If you're not a huge soccer fan, or cannot manage to buy tickets (which is more likely), take the Liverpool Football Club museum tour instead.The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For around $15, you get a behind-the-scenes look at Anfield stadium, including a tour of the dressing room and the tunnel where the team accesses the field, as well as the full history of the team's victories and celebrity.
Watching people play sports can almost be as tiring as doing it yourself, especially if you're hung over. To that end, take it easy on your second night in Liverpool and enjoy a quiet Chinese dinner at Far East.
Liverpool has one of the largest Chinese populations in Europe, which makes it easy to find good Chinese grub. At Far East, you can choose from a variety of Peking and Cantonese dishes, including chili-flavored prawns, deep-fried chicken and Cantonese-style duck. Meals range from $17 to $41 and it's usually best to call ahead, as it can get busy.
If you're feeling thirsty after dinner, head to a place where you can really get a feel for Liverpool's culture: a pub.
One of the great things about the city is that it does not cost much to get pissed (or as Americans say, drunk). Throw back a few pints at Liverpool's oldest pub, Ye Hole in Ye Wall. The pub dates back to 1726, when it was an old Quaker meeting house. The bar is a cozy spot with a charming ambiance and a well-stocked bar. Mixed drinks and pints range from about $2.60 to $3.50, and they have food and drink specials almost every night of the week.
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Long one of New York's ritziest neighborhoods, Tribeca is home to top-tier celebrities like Mariah Carey and Heather Graham, as well as plenty of runway models who refuse to wake up for less than $10,000 a day. Located just south of SoHo, this former commercial area saw its population explode in the 1970s from 243 residents to 5,101. These days, it plays host to a colorful medley of upscale galleries, fine restaurants and the occasional sighting of residents Gisele Bundchen and Czech beauty Karolina Kurkova -- one of the youngest models ever to grace the cover of Vogue.What not to miss: If you're looking for star power you can't go wrong with the Tribeca Grill, a restaurant owned by actors Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Ed Harris, and Bill Murray. On a good night, the trendy resto is brimming with even more models than a rehab center.
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Liverpool Travel Guide
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