Lonely Planet Pocket New York City

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786570680
• eBook ISBN: 9781788681322

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll along the High Line for a lofty view of the city, soak up art old and new at the Met and MoMA, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for a dozen iconic NYC photo ops - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New York City and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 19 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Lower Manhattan & the Financial District, SoHo & Chinatown, West Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Upper West Side & Central Park, Upper East Side, Midtown, Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy, East Village & Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City is our colorful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key

West Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District

The West Village’s twisting streets offer intimate spaces for dining and drinking. Young professionals go to the Meatpacking District’s trendy bars to see and be seen. Chelsea has art galleries and a vibrant LGBT scene. Tying them together is the High Line, a snake-like park, above.

Start your day with a stroll down the High Line; start at W 30th St and head south. Stop for lunch and a quick browse at Chelsea Market, then hit up the new Whitney Museum of American Art. Wander the West Village’s quaint, cobblestoned streets, lined with cafes and boutiques. For evening entertainment, take your pick from dozens of restaurants for dinner, then enjoy some live jazz at Smalls or Village Vanguard, or whatever’s on at Le Poisson Rouge. Try the Comedy Cellar for some laughs or head back up to Chelsea for Sleep No More. For late-night drinks try Bathtub Gin.

The High Line MICHAEL URMANN/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Getting There & Around

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Aves are graced with convenient subway stations for Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, but public transportation slims further west and south.

b Take the A/C/E or 1/2/3 lines to reach this colorful clump of neighborhoods – disembark at 14th St (on either line) or W 4th St-Washington Sq for the heart of the Village.

Top SightThe High Line

It’s hard to believe that the High Line – a shining example of urban renewal – was once a dingy rail line that anchored an unsavory district of slaughterhouses. Today, this eye-catching attraction is one of New York’s best-loved green spaces, drawing visitors who come to stroll, sit and picnic 30ft above the city, while enjoying fabulous ...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to New York City
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• New York City Neighborhoods
• Lower Manhattan & the Financial District
• SoHo & Chinatown
• East Village & Lower East Side
• West Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District
• Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
• Midtown
• Upper East Side
• Upper West Side & Central Park
• Brooklyn: Park Slope, Gowanus & Green-Wood Cemetery
• MoMA PS1
• Coney Island
• Survival Guide
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer