Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.
Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.
Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Portable New York City is completely up to date and carefully researched by a longtime resident. It's all at your fingertips: a carefully chosen selection of the very best places to stay and dine in all price categories; the top museums, views, and skycrapers; world-class shopping; the best of New York's nightlife; tips on getting theater tickets; and post September 11 changes you need to know about. With detailed neighborhood maps and valuable logistical tips, Frommer's gives you the best of the Big Apple at a glance.
A more indepth guide is Frommer's New York City. If you'd like to be guided through some of New York's most intriguing neighborhoods, you might also enjoy Frommer's Memorable Walks in New York City. If you're on a tight budget, check out Frommer's New York City from $90 a Day or Frommer's Portable New York City from $90 a Day.
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colour illustrations, colour maps
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Höhe: 18.7 cm
Breite: 11 cm
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978-0-7645-6629-5 (9780764566295)
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Cheryl Farr Leas was a senior editor at Frommer's before embarking on a freelance writing career. She also authors the Frommer's New York City from $90 a Day and Hawaii For Dummies travel guides, and has contributed to Best Places Los Angeles (Sasquatch Books) and numerous other travel guides. Cheryl also writes about travel, real estate, interior design, and other lifestyle subjects for Continental, Continental Airlines' in-flight magazine; Daily Variety; Bride's; and other publications. When she's not traveling, she's at home in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Feel free to write her directly at rncleas@yahoo.com.
List of Maps.
1. Planning Your Trip to New York City.
1 Visitor Information.
2 When to Go.
Site Seeing: The Big Apple on the Web.
New York City Calendar of Events.
3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
4 Getting There.
Money-Saving Package Deals.
Air Travel Security Measures.
A Fast & Easy Airport Connection: Newark's AirTrain.
If You're Flying into Islip Airport on Southwest.
5 For International Visitors.
2. Getting to Know New York City.
1 Orientation.
Manhattan's Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Subway Service Interruption Notes.
For More Bus & Subway Information.
3 Playing It Safe.
Fast Facts: New York City.
3. Where to Stay.
1 The Financial District.
2 TriBeCa.
3 The Lower East Side.
4 SoHo.
5 Greenwich Village.
6 Chelsea.
7 Union Square, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park.
8 Times Square & Midtown West.
9 Midtown East & Murray Hill
The Wonderful World of W
10 The Upper West Side.
4. Where to Dine.
1 The Financial District.
2 TriBeCa.
3 Chinatown & Little Italy.
4 The Lower East Side.
5 SoHo & Nolita.
6 The East Village & Noho.
7 Greenwich Village & the Meat-Packing District.
8 Chelsea.
9 Union Square & the Flatiron District.
10 Times Square & Midtown West.
Theme Restaurant Thrills!
The Midtown Deli News.
11 Midtown East & Murray Hill.
The Prime Cut.
12 Upper West Side.
13 The Upper East Side.
5. Exploring New York City.
1 The Top Attractions.
What's Happening in Times Square.
2 More Manhattan Museums.
3 Skyscrapers & Other Architectural Highlights.
4 Places of Worship.
5 Central Park.
6 Organized Sightseeing Tours.
7 Shopping Highlights.
Best of the Bookstores.
6. New York City After Dark.
1 The Theater Scene.
2 The Performing Arts: Major Concert Halls & Companies.
Park It! Shakespeare, Music & Other Free Fun.
3 Live Rock, Jazz, Blues & More.
4 Cabaret.
5 Stand-Up Comedy.
6 Bars & Cocktail Lounges.
7 Dance Clubs & Party Scenes.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
