Fodor's Pocket 1999 New York City

by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780679001744
• ISBN10: 0679001743
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-11-01
• Publisher: Fodors Travel Pubns

Summary

Pocket Guides are designed for leisure and business travelers who want the highlights of a destination. They contain full, rich descriptions of the best a destination has to offer -- the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging in all price ranges, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights. The best of New York City -- with all the essentials The must-see sights uptown and down -- museums and galleries, skyscrapers and landmarks, brownstone mansions and Gothic-style cathedrals How to be streetwise in the Big Apple Top shopping, from couture to retro-wear and fashion-wise bargains, from antiques to gourmet groceries The latest on the arts scene, from Broadway to Brooklyn What's hip after dark, from supper clubs to watering holes 14 pages of detailed maps pinpointing hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Distinctive hotels for every taste, from simple to grand Brasseries and sushi bars, steak houses and fish houses, and the best ethnic eateries from Turkish to Filipino Endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents Pocket New York City '99 is excerpted from Fodor's New York City '99 "Fodor's can't be beat." -- Gannett News Service "Researched by residents and former residents...well written." -- The Independent London "Packed with dependable information." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Fodor's urban maps are so clearly marked you'll have only yourself to blame if you get lost." -- The New York Times

Table of Contents

On the Road with Fodor's About Our Writers Connections

How to Use this Book:Describes organization, icons, and other key information

Don't Forget to Write:Tells you how to get in touch with our editors

Essential Information:Basic information on traveling in New York City, savvy tips to make your trip a breeze

Destination: New York City:Helps get you in the mood for your trip

Exploring Manhattan Orientation Rockefeller Center and Vicinity 42nd Street Murray Hill to Union Square Museum Mile Central Park

The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights Greenwich Village SoHo and TriBeCa

Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Off the Beaten Path Dining Lodging Nightlife and the Arts Shopping

Index

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