AARP Frommer's New York City 2012

✍ Scribed by Chauvin, Kelsy; Goodman, Richard; Silverman, Brian

• Publisher: Frommers;John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 499
• Series: Frommer's Complete Guides
• Edition: 7th ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Full-color throughoutFree full-color, foldout mapCompletely updated every yearInsider advice on avoiding the crowds as you make your way from the Bronx (up) to the Battery (down)Where to find the best bagels, burgers, and pizza, as well as the hottest new eateries, and classic dining experiencesInsightful commentary on New York City's "greatest hits" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Statue of Liberty, to hidden gems like The Grolier Club and Louis Armstrong HouseOpinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert authors are all passionate New Yorkers: they tell it like it is in a colorful and helpful way.Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

✦ Table of Contents

Frommer's New York City 2012
CONTENTS
LIST OF MAPS
CHAPTER 1: THE BEST OF THE BIG APPLE
MOST UNFORGETTABLE NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCES
NEW YORK'S BEST EVENTS & SEASONS
NEW YORK'S BEST MUSEUMS
BEST NEW YORK CITY BUILDINGS
BEST NEW YORK CITY PARKS
BEST PLACES IN NEW YORK CITY TO TAKE THE KIDS
BEST NEIGHBORHOODS TO STROLL IN NEW YORK CITY
BEST STREETS TO WALK UP OR DOWN
BEST THINGS TO DO FOR FREE IN NEW YORK
BEST OFFBEAT NEW YORK EXPERIENCES
BEST DAYS IN NEW YORK'S OTHER BOROUGHS
BEST SHOPPING IN NEW YORK CITY
BEST CULTURE & NIGHTLIFE IN NEW YORK
CHAPTER 2: NEW YORK CITY IN DEPTH. NEW YORK CITY TODAYLOOKING BACK AT NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY'S ARCHITECTURE
NEW YORK CITY IN POP CULTURE
WHEN TO GO
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
CHAPTER 3: NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS & SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF
SUGGESTED NEW YORK CITY ITINERARIES
THE BEST OF NYC IN 1 DAY
THE BEST OF NYC IN 2 DAYS
THE BEST OF NYC IN 3 DAYS
MMMM ... THE ESSENTIAL NEW YORK EATING ITINERARY
CHAPTER 4: WHERE TO STAY
BEST SPLURGE HOTELS IN MANHATTAN
BEST MODERATELY PRICED HOTELS
BEST HOTELS FOR FAMILIES
BEST INCENTIVES FOR HOTEL-HOPPING. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT & THE FINANCIAL DISTRICTTRIBECA & THE LOWER EAST SIDE
SOHO
THE VILLAGE & MEATPACKING DISTRICT
CHELSEA
UNION SQUARE, FLATIRON DISTRICT & GRAMERCY PARK
TIMES SQUARE & MIDTOWN WEST
MIDTOWN EAST & MURRAY HILL
UPPER WEST SIDE
UPPER EAST SIDE
HARLEM
BROOKLYN
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 5: WHERE TO DINE
THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE DINING EXPERIENCES
BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
BEST BITES FOR ALL APPETITES
FINANCIAL DISTRICT & TRIBECA
CHINATOWN
LOWER EAST SIDE
SOHO & NOLITA
THE EAST VILLAGE & NOHO
GREENWICH VILLAGE & THE MEATPACKING DISTRICT
CHELSEA. UNION SQUARE, FLATIRON DISTRICT & GRAMERCY PARKTIMES SQUARE & MIDTOWN WEST
MIDTOWN EAST & MURRAY HILL
UPPER WEST SIDE
UPPER EAST SIDE
HARLEM
THE OUTER BOROUGHS
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE
CHAPTER 6: EXPLORING NEW YORK CITY
SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS BY NEIGHBORHOOD
THE TOP ATTRACTIONS
MORE MANHATTAN MUSEUMS
SKYSCRAPERS & OTHER ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
PLACES OF WORSHIP
CENTRAL PARK & OTHER PLACES TO PLAY
ORGANIZED SIGHTSEEING TOURS
TALK OF THE TOWN: TV TAPINGS
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OUTER BOROUGHS
SPECTATOR SPORTS
CHAPTER 7: SHOPPING. THE TOP SHOPPING STREETS & NEIGHBORHOODSTHE BIG DEPARTMENT STORES
SHOPPING A TO Z
CHAPTER 8: NEW YORK CITY AFTER DARK
ALL THE CITY'S A STAGE: THE THEATER SCENE
OPERA, CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
MAJOR CONCERT HALLS & LANDMARK VENUES
LIVE ROCK, JAZZ, BLUES & MORE
CABARET
STAND-UP COMEDY
BARS & COCKTAIL LOUNGES
DANCE CLUBS & PARTY SCENES
THE GAY & LESBIAN SCENE
CHAPTER 9: PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY
GETTING THERE
GETTING AROUND
Index.

✦ Subjects

Nonfiction