The Unofficial Guide^® to New York City , 3rd Edition

by Eve Zibart; Lea Lane; Bob Sehlinger; Rachel F. Freeman; Contributing Editor: Jim Leff

• ISBN13: 9780764565717
• ISBN10: 0764565710
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Unofficial Guides? are the Consumer Reports of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations2 attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they2re spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they2re extremely easy to scan. Look no further than The Unofficial Guide to New York City for honest, streetwise advice that allows you to feel safe, comfortable, and at home in the Big Apple. We2ll give you detailed reviews of all the top attractions and unbiased ratings of all the best hotels and restaurants, and clue you in on everything you2ll need to know to get around like a local. The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to New York City Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: The straight truth on all the attractions, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty How to get tickets to the hottest Broadway shows--and not pay full price for them Hotels at every price level, ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms--plus proven strategies for getting the best rates All the best New York restaurants, plus the inside story on shopping--where to get the best for less How to plan and get the most out of your business or convention trip

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
About the Author and Contributors	viii
Acknowledgments	x
Introduction	1	(1)
``New York, New York, It's a Helluva Town...''	1	(2)
About This Guide	3	(4)
``Inside'' New York for Outsiders	7	(12)
Understanding the City	19	(16)
Boroughs, Neighborhoods, and ``Districts''	19	(3)
A Very Short History of an Extremely Complex City	22	(13)
Planning Your Visit to New York	35	(18)
When to Go	35	(1)
What to Pack	36	(3)
Gathering Information	39	(2)
Special Considerations	41	(2)
A Calendar of Special Events	43	(10)
New York Hotels	53	(62)
All Things Considered	55	(7)
Hotel Neighborhoods	62	(2)
Can You Even Get In?	64	(2)
Slice the Price of Rooms in the Apple	66	(5)
Is Your Travel Agent NYC Savvy?	71	(2)
Hotels Rated and Ranked	73	(20)
Hotel Information Chart	93	(22)
Arriving and Getting Oriented	115	(18)
Arriving	115	(10)
Getting Oriented	125	(1)
Things the Locals Already Know	126	(2)
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places	128	(5)
Getting around New York	133	(12)
Taxis	133	(2)
The Subway	135	(8)
Buses	143	(1)
Walking	143	(2)
New York's Neighborhoods	145	(48)
The Sidewalks of New York	145	(41)
Central Park	186	(7)
Sightseeing, Tours, and Attractions	193	(46)
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking...First	193	(4)
Packaged Tours	197	(1)
Guided Walking Tours	198	(3)
Self Guided Walking Tours	201	(1)
Backstage and Behind the Scenes	201	(9)
Attraction Profiles	210	(29)
Dining and Restaurants	239	(106)
The City That Always Eats	239	(4)
The Restaurants	243	(19)
Restaurant Profiles	262	(83)
Shopping in New York	345	(26)
Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize (and the Price)	345	(1)
All Together Now: Department Stores, ``Malls,'' and Flea Markets	346	(3)
One-Stop Shopping: Museum Shops and Theme Stores	349	(3)
Great Neighborhoods for Shopping	352	(9)
Specialty Shopping	361	(10)
Exercise and Recreation	371	(8)
Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun	371	(1)
Chelsea Piers and Central Park	372	(1)
Working Out	373	(3)
Other Recreational Sports	376	(1)
Spectator Sports	376	(3)
Entertainment and Nightlife	379	(50)
The Show Must Go On	379	(4)
Performing Arts	383	(5)
New York Nightlife	388	(18)
Nightclub Profiles	406	(23)
Index	429