New York City For Dummies by Brian Silverman

Synopsis

From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:

• Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot
  
  
• A calendar of events for every season
  
  
• A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita
  
  
• Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry
  
  
• Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip
  
  

Like every For Dummies travel guide, New York City For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
  
  
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
  
  
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
  
  
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
  
  

With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York."

Biography

Brian Silverman has written about travel, food, sports, and music for publications such as Saveur, Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, American Way, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. He is the author of several books including Going, Going, Gone: The History, Lore and Mystique of the Home Run and co-editor of The Twentieth Century Treasury of Sports. Brian lives in New York, New York with his wife and children.