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Lonely Planet Best of New York City is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. 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

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of New York City , our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for those who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colorful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of the city's neighbourhoods? Check out the Lonely Planet New York City guide.


• Looking for a quick way to plan your itinerary? Check out the new Lonely Planet Make My Day New York City, a colorful, and uniquely interactive guide that allows you to effortlessly flip and mix and match your itinerary of top sights for morning, afternoon and evening.


• Or check out Lonely Planet Pocket New York City, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences and local insights to maximize a quick trip.


• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out the Lonely Planet Eastern USA guide or USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer, or Discover USA, a photo-rich guide focused on the USA's most popular sights.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to get to the heart of the places they find themselves.