Manchester is a popular destination for gay and lesbian tourists from all over the world. Canal Street sits at the centre of Manchester's Gay Village, with a wide variety of gay bars, restaurants and clubs lining the banks of the canal. The village is now one of the most successful gay villages in Europe and has featured in many popular television shows such as Queer as Folk and Coronation Street. Manchester's Gay Village is an area of acceptance where people can hang out and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the scene.