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Lonely Planet knows New York City. Our authors blanket the city researching where to indulge in just about anything you want, anytime, including the world’s best cuisine choices, Broadway theaters and avant-garde Chelsea art, Soho’s decadent shopping, Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and Park Slope, Central Park’s gathering spaces, offbeat outer borough adventures, and dozens of restaurants and bars where New Yorkers go to hang out, lay back and enjoy neighborhood life in one of the world’s truly epic cities. Written by three New Yorkers with three opinionated takes on the city they love, this guide will help you navigate your way like a local.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher presents a comprehensive guide to New York City, offering up-to-date advice on must-see attractions and hidden gems. Experience iconic sights, unwind in Central Park, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Broadway and Brooklyn with this trusted companion. The guide features zoom-in maps, full-color images, and an inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing. Tailor your trip with highlights and itineraries, insider tips to save time and money, and essential information such as hours of operation and transit tips. Honest reviews cater to all budgets, covering dining, accommodations, sightseeing, and shopping, while cultural insights enrich your experience with knowledge of art, music, and history. A convenient pull-out map is included in the print version, along with over 28 color maps. This guide is perfect for those seeking the best of New York City, focusing on popular attractions while also recommending offbeat experiences. For a more extensive exploration, consider the full New York City guide or Pocket New York City for a quick trip. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a leader in travel media, helping travelers discover both must-see spots and the rich culture of their destinations.

What Will Your New York Encounter Be? Strolling amid avant-garde architecture on the High Line Watching the sun set and city lights flicker from the Empire State Building Discovering the next Warhol or Basquiat at the Dumbo Arts Center Going underground after-hours with the beautiful people at Sullivan Room Shopping at a variety of markets - be it flea, farmers or the famed Chelsea Market Dining on dim sum (and then some) at Chinatown's Tai Pan Bakery Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map for easy navigation Our local author recommends the best restaurants, shops, theaters, galleries and more Hand-picked highlights, itineraries and web resources help you make the most of a short trip New Yorkers share the love: meet a fashion designer, a CNN producer, head of PR for the New York Public Library and Emmy Award-winning musicians from Queens

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What Will Your New York Encounter Be? Taking a romantic ride on Central Park's Boathouse Lake Watching the sun set and city lights flicker from the Empire State Building Discovering the next Warhol or Basquiat at the Dumbo Arts Center Going underground after-hours with the beautiful people at Sullivan Room Marketing through Chelsea - flea, farmers or the famed Chelsea Market itself Dining on dim sum (and then some) at Chinatown's Tai Pan Bakery Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map for easy navigation Our local author recommends the best restaurants, shops, theaters, galleries and more Hand-picked highlights, itineraries and web resources help you make the most of a short trip New Yorkers share the love: meet a hansom driver (and his horse), a skin specialist, a contractor and a practicing Wiccan

This travel guide to New York enables travellers to travel the way they want to. Information is provided on where to eat, sleep and shop and an itineraries chapter allows the traveller to plan their time effectively.