On a bright, breezy, salty day, the capital of Douglas, a fashionable English seaside resort of the early 19th century, is still a fun place to wander about. Like the Manx cat, visitors to Man are an odd bunch. Hikers and bikers come to travel the hills and hairpin turns on the windswept island. Train enthusiasts marvel over the Manx Electric Railway - two of the oldest trains in the world. Even ordinary folks, who perhaps like birds, history, or crave a locale undiscovered by most tourists will find their place on the Isle of Man.
Any time is good to visit.
Summer is the most exciting time, as the motorcycle races will be in progress. The Manx Museum chronicles the history of the island. The water is darn cold and the beaches are rocky. The rugged coast, wildflowers, and birds make the Isle of Man a beautiful place to walk around. There are three long-distance hiking trails and numerous shorter routes all over the Isle.