Best of New York City

Stand and applaud a razzle-dazzle Broadway show, take in the iconic skyline during a ferry ride toward Lady Liberty´s beckoning torch, or stroll along Central Park´s elm-lined walkways; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of New York City and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Best of New York City: Full-color maps and images throughout. Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests. Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, fashion, cuisine, and nightlife. Free, convenient pull-out New York City map included in print version, plus over 24 color neighborhood maps. Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Kids. Coverage of Lower Manhattan, SoHo, Chinatown, Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Meatpacking District, Union Square, Flatiron District, Gramercy, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, and more.