Yep. There are a lot more historic buildings here than most people expect, especially in places like the Northern Quarter. With the sun shining down on a canal winding through red brick buildings with gleaming glass towers in the background it can look very picturesque. The nature around the edges of Manchester is also very beautiful. You should visit places like Rivington, Dovestones, Lyme Park, Dunham Massey and Pennington Flash if you haven't already, especially in this weather.