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.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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