Pocket Rough Guide New York City

This compact, pocket-sized New York City travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of New York City. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. 

This New York City guidebook covers: Financial District and the Harbor Islands; Soho and Tribeca; Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita; The Lower East Side; The East Village; The West Village; Chelsea and the Meatpacking District; Union Square, Gramercy Park and the Flatiron District; Midtown; Times Square and the Theater District; Central Park; The Upper East Side; The Upper West Side; Harlem and north Manhattan; The outer boroughs.

Inside this New York City travel book you will find:

• Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas 

• Things not to miss in New York City – Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The High Line, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Pizza, Rockefeller Center, Brooklyn Bridge 

• Ready-made itineraries samples –  created for different time frames or types of trip

• New York City at a glance – an overview map of New York City with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there

• Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield

• Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory

• Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink

• Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors

• Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets 

• What’s new – a short overview of the changes in New York City in recent years for repeat travellers

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

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The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of New York City with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.