Frommer's^® Portable New York City 2004

by Brian Silverman

• ISBN13: 9780764539183
• ISBN10: 0764539183
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer2s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer2s Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn2t 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), Frommer2s Portable New York City is completely up to date and carefully researched by a longtime resident. It2s 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; and the best of New York2s nightlife, including tips on getting theater tickets. With detailed neighborhood maps and valuable logistical tips, Frommer2s gives you the best of the Big Apple at a glance! A more indepth guide is Frommer2s New York City. If you2d like to be guided through some of New York2s most intriguing neighborhoods, you might also enjoy Frommer2s Memorable Walks in New York City. If you2re on a tight budget, check out Frommer2s New York City from $80 a Day or Frommer2s Portable New York City from $80 a Day.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. Planning Your Trip to New York City.

1 Visitor Information.

2 When to Go.

New York City Calendar of Events.

3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

4 Getting There.

If You're Flying into Islip Airport on Southwest.

5 For International Travelers.

2. Getting to Know New York City.

1 Orientation.

Manhattan's Neighborhoods in Brief.

2 Getting Around.

3 Playing It Safe.

Fast Facts: New York City.

3. Where to Stay.

1 The Financial District.

2 TriBeCa.

3 Greenwich Village.

4 Chelsea.

5 Union Square, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park.

6 Times Square & Midtown West.

7 Midtown East & Murray Hill.

8 Upper West Side.

9 Upper East Side.

4. Where to Dine.

1 The Financial District.

2 TriBeCa.

3 Chinatown.

4 SoHo & Nolita.

5 The East Village & NoHo.

6 Greenwich Village & the Meat-Packing District.

7 Chelsea.

8 Union Square, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park.

The Hole Truth: NY's Best Bagels.

9 Times Square & Midtown West.

Pizza New York-Style.

The New York Deli News.

10 Midtown East & Murray Hill.

The Prime Cut.

11 Upper West Side.

12 The Upper East Side.

13 Harlem.

5. Exploring New York City.

1 The Top Attractions.

2 More Manhattan Museums.

3 Skyscrapers & Other Architectural Highlights.

4 Places of Worship.

5 Central Park & Other Places to Play.

6 Organized Sightseeing Tours.

7 Highlights of the Outer Boroughs.

8 Shopping Highlights.

Best of the Bookstores.

6. New York City After Dark.

1 The Theater Scene.

2 The Performing Arts: Major Concert Halls & Companies.

3 Live Rock, Jazz, Blues & More.

4 Cabaret.

5 Stand-Up Comedy.

6 Bars & Cocktail Lounges.

Downtown Late-Nights Bites.

The New York Dive Experience.

7 Dance Clubs & Party Scenes.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.