Pocket Rough Guide New York City

Discover the best of New York City with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Metropolitan Museum of Art, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide New York City covers: Financial District and the Harbor Islands; Soho and Tribeca; Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita; The Lower East Side; The East Village; The West Village; Chelsea and the Meatpacking District; Union Square, Gramercy Park and the Flatiron District; Midtown; Times Square and the Theater District; Central Park; The Upper East Side; The Upper West Side; Harlem and North Manhattan; The outer boroughs.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to New York City, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Harbor Islands to family activities in child-friendly places, like Central Park or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Times Square.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Times Square and the Theater District, Central Park and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Brooklyn Bridge and Coney Island and hidden gems like Tenement Museum and The Met.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Harlem or Manhattan. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to New York City.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Brooklyn.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to New York City, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.