Frommer's Portable New York City 2009

✍ Scribed by Brian Silverman

• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 220
• Edition: Revised
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

An insider's guide to the best of New York, from the Bronx (up) to the Battery (down) and how to get everywhere in between.Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time, and what's not.Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions (and the latest openings).The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.Put the Best of New York City in Your Pocket

✦ Table of Contents

Frommer's Portable New York City 2009......Page 1
Contents......Page 5
List of Maps......Page 8
2 When to Go......Page 11
3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs......Page 18
4 Playing It Safe......Page 20
5 For International Travelers......Page 21
6 Money......Page 23
7 Getting There......Page 24
8 Getting Around......Page 40
1 Financial District......Page 48
2 Lower East Side & TriBeCa......Page 51
3 SoHo......Page 52
4 Greenwich Village, East Village & the Meatpacking District......Page 53
5 Chelsea......Page 55
6 Union Square, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park......Page 58
7 Times Square & Midtown West......Page 60
8 Midtown East & Murray Hill......Page 67
9 Upper West Side......Page 73
10 Upper East Side......Page 76
1 Financial District & TriBeCa......Page 79
2 Chinatown......Page 83
3 Lower East Side......Page 84
4 SoHo & Nolita......Page 86
5 The East Village & NoHo......Page 89
6 Greenwich Village & the Meatpacking District......Page 90
7 Chelsea......Page 91
8 Union Square, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park......Page 95
9 Times Square & Midtown West......Page 99
10 Midtown East & Murray Hill......Page 108
11 Upper West Side......Page 111
12 Upper East Side......Page 119
1 The Top Attractions......Page 125
2 More Manhattan Museums & Galleries......Page 145
3 Skyscrapers & Other Architectural Highlights......Page 155
4 Places of Worship......Page 157
5 Central Park & Other Places to Play......Page 160
6 Organized Sightseeing Tours......Page 165
7 Highlights of the Outer Boroughs......Page 168
8 Shopping Highlights......Page 172
1 The Theater Scene......Page 179
2 Performing Arts: Major Concert Halls & Companies......Page 182
3 Live Rock, Jazz, Blues & More......Page 188
5 Stand-Up Comedy......Page 192
6 Bars & Cocktail Lounges......Page 193
7 Dance Clubs & Party Scenes......Page 201
8 The Gay & Lesbian Scene......Page 203
Appendix: Fast Facts: New York City......Page 205
GENERAL INDEX......Page 213
RESTAURANTS......Page 217