Some are enthralled by the lively nightlife and intriguing local music scene, meanwhile scenic beauty is what keeps others visiting. Regardless of interest or taste, Leeds has something for everyone and this is one of the reasons it is so frequently visited.
This gallery features 12 responses given after the Yorkshire Evening Post asked what is a must-do activity for someone visiting Leeds.
. Visit the Royal Armouries
A national museum dedicated to arms and armour, the Royal Armouries has daily shows and over 4,500 objects on display. Photo: Tony Johnson
. Visit Elland Road
The home of Premier League side Leeds United is an iconic ground in English football. If tickets for matches prove hard to come by, the club offer stadium tours. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Take a trip to Temple Newsam
As well as a Tudor Jacobean mansion house, Temple Newsam boasts a working farm and stunning greenery. Photo: Simon Hulme
. Have a drink in the city's oldest pub
Whitelock's Ale House was founded in 1715 as The Turk's Head before being taken over by the Whitelock family in the 1880s. Photo: James Hardisty
7. Visit Kirkstall Abbey
The ruined Cistercian monastery is in a tranquil spot drenched in history. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Enjoy live music at Brudenell Social Club
The iconic venue is renowned on the live music circuit in England and regularly hosts up-and-coming bands and artists as well as household names. The likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Jamie T and The Cribs have performed there in recent years. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Visit Harewood House
There is over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore at Harewood House, as well a busy schedule of events and activites. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Visit the world's oldest continuously working railway
Founded in 1758, Middleton Railway is still going strong. The railway is drenched in history and has a collection of heritage diesel locomotives, some of which date back to the 1930s. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Walk around Eccup Reservoir
The reservoir was first constructed in 1843 and is an ideal location for a scenic walk. Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Travel in a water taxi
Leeds is the home of water taxis named Twee and Drie, which ferry passengers between Granary Wharf and Leeds Dock. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe