The Rough Guide to New York City

This New York City guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this New York City travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This New York City guidebook covers: the Harbor Islands; the Financial District; Tribeca; Soho; Chinatown; Little Italy; Nolita; Lower East Side; the East Village; the West Village; Chelsea; the Meatpacking District; Union Square; Gramercy Park; the Flatiron District; Midtown East; Midtown West; Central Park; the Upper East Side; the Upper West Side; Morningside Heights; Harlem; north Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; the Bronx; Staten Island.

Inside this New York City travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to New York City, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in New York City –  Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Baseball, Museum of Modern Art, Pizza, Rockefeller Center, Live Jazz, Brooklyn Bridge   

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to New York City – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Where to go – a clear introduction to New York City with key places and a handy overview 

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in New York City, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.