Glasgow is renowned for many things including architecture, sport, live music, nightlife and shopping, ensuring that the whole family will enjoy a break in this vibrant city.

Glasgow is firmly establishing itself as a major destination for concerts, festivals and exhibitions with the SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), Glasgow Green and Hampden Park all playing host to world-class events. It will also be home to the Scottish Hyrdo Arena - an impressive £125m project that will become the biggest entertainments venue in Scotland. Due to open in 2013, the arena will seat 12,000 and will make another impressive addition to the Glasgow skyline.

If you're a film fan, Glasgow is fast becoming a popular choice for Hollywood stars looking to make their latest flick. In 2011 you may have spotted Brad Pitt as he directed and starred in his movie World War Z while Halle Berry could be seen in the city as filming for her latest big screen offerning Cloud Atlas took place.

Shopping, shopping, shopping! Glasgow boasts a huge variety of shops from high street to high fashion. Pick from the best of the high street in Buchanan Street and Argyle Street or splurge on designer garb in the Italian Centre and Princes Square. The St. Enoch Centre, just a 2 minute walk from Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Riverside, is undergoing a major renovation to re-establish it as a shopping mecca and features major brands including the Hamley's toy store, Debenhams and many more.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh is to Glasgow what Gaudi is to Barcelona. His stunning art deco architecture is found throughout the city and includes the astonishing Glasgow School of Art & House for an Art Lover.

Glasgow Science Centre - Explore and discover over 300 hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops, live science shows, labs, the amazing Virtual Science Theatre, E-Learning Centre and the Space Theatre, one of the finest planetaria in the world.

Sample Glasgow's famous nightlife. From sophisticated bars, to traditional pubs & a huge array of clubs, Glasgow has something for everyone. Live music is found throughout the city at venues including King Tuts, O2 Academy, Royal Concert Hall & more. 

Make use of the 'Clockwork Orange' - Glasgow's subway. Discovery Tickets offer a cheap way or getting around the city to the many stadia, museums and districts.

Situated in the Merchant City in the heart of Glasgow, the Trades Hall is one of the most important historic buildings in Glasgow. You can explore this Robert Adam building with an audio tour, and learn about Glasgow's rise from a medieval village to thriving cosmopolitan city in an exhibition. The Trades Hall is also available for hire, for events such as dinners, conferences, weddings and meetings. www.tradeshallglasgow.co.uk

One of the best ways to see Glasgow is taking an open top bus tour around the city. Why not check out the special deals Holiday Inn Express can offer guests looking to get around the city.

Local Attraction Name: Tron Theatre
www.tron.co.uk

Local Attraction Name: St. Enoch's Centre and Hamley's Toy Shop 
Distance: 0 KM/ 0 Miles

Local Attraction Name: The Burrell Collection
Distance: 3.3 KM/ 2.05 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Royal Concert Hall
Distance: 1.3 KM/ 0.81 Miles

Local Attraction Name: People's Palace
Distance: 0.4 KM/ 0.25 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Rennie Mackintosh Museum
Distance: 4.2 KM/ 0.25 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Distance: 4.2 KM/ 2.61 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Museum of Transport
Distance: 4.2 KM/ 2.61 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Botanic Gardens
Distance: 5 KM/ 3.11 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Glasgow Green
Distance: 0.4 KM/ 0.25 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Celtic Parkhead Stadium
Distance: 1.5 KM/ 0.93 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Rangers Ibrox Stadium
Distance: 3 KM/ 1.86 Miles

Local Attraction Name: Hampden Park
Distance: 1 KM/ 0.62 Miles

In the heart of Glasgow’s trendy Merchant City area, Arta is a thriving bar, restaurant and club open five days a week. Set in a stunning Mediterranean surrounding, you can spend the full night with in the venue with everything from a meal to a boogie.
www.arta.co.uk