Lonely Planet Best of New York City

Center of the universe? In a New York minute, pal. Hit the streets with our guide to NYC’s stunning monuments, striking arts, vibrant neighborhoods and world-class shops, eateries and nightlife. Selective and engaging, Best of New York City fits the whole apple neatly in your pocket.

- THE CITY with easy-to-use fold-out maps, detailed itineraries and walking tours including Greenwich Village and Central Park
- SEE THE SIGHTS of bustling Fifth Avenue, glittering Times Square, booming Brooklyn or from the top of the Empire State Building – highlights blanket the boroughs
- SAVOR THE FLAVORS at succulent steakhouses, avant-garde bistros, street-side cafés, elegant lounges, old-school diners and oh-so-cheesey pizzerias – tastes for all budgets
- SHOP IN STYLE among the world’s greatest department stores, fashion houses, record shops, antiques showrooms and art galleries armed with savvy reviews
- DREAM SWEETLY in a mod boutique hotel, historic grand dame, charming brownstone or hidden-away B&B