And it can be difficult narrowing down places to go to when a friend is visiting.
So, we asked our readers what are some of the best places for someone who is visiting for the first time - and they delivered.
On the list, there is Elland Road and City Varieties Music Hall.
Here are 17 more places to visit with a friend.
7. Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen, in the heart of Leeds, is another fantastic place to take a friend who is new to the city. This street food kitchen is home to many permanent eateries such as Tortilla, Pho and Archies. Five new vendors take over for nine weeks at a time, offering delicious street food for good value. | Simon Kirk Photo: Simon Kirk
8. Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park is one of Leeds' jewels. It is one of the biggest parks in Europe, covering more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Tropical World
Located in Roundhay Park, Tropical World is a number of greenhouses filled with the country's largest tropical plant and animal collections. It is the perfect place to take someone who is new to the city and an animal lover. | Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam has also been named one of the best places to take a friend who is visiting Leeds for the first time. There is a mansion and a number of rare breed animals at Temple Newsam to explore. | Gary Longbottom/National World Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined monastery that features a stunning park, making it the perfect place to take someone who loves the outdoors on their first visit in Leeds. Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Leeds Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre is a theatre and opera house in Briggate. It has been named one of the best places to take a friend who has never visited the city before - and perfect for art lovers. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson