DK Eyewitness New York City

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Winner of the Travel Media Awards 2019 Guide of the Year Whether you want to visit the iconic Empire State Building, take a leisurely stroll through Central Park, or sample the sublime cocktails in East Village, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that New York City has to offer. Dynamic and diverse, New York City is bursting at the seams with unmissable sights, mouth-watering cuisines, and truly unique experiences. From the soaring skyscrapers of Manhattan to the trendy bars of Brooklyn, the vibrant jazz clubs of Harlem to the cobblestoned streets of SoHo, the city offers everything in abundance. Our annually updated guide brings New York City to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of New York City's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of New York City from the Upper East Side to Lower Manhattan, Chelsea to Chinatown Have less time? Try our pocket-friendly Top 10 New York City for top 10 lists to all things New York City. CONTENTS DISCOVER Welcome to New York City Reasons to Love New York City Explore New York City Getting to Know New York City New York City Itineraries New York City Your Way A Year in New York City A Brief History EXPERIENCE Lower Manhattan Lower East Side Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita SoHo and Tribeca Greenwich Village East Village Gramercy and the Flatiron District Chelsea and the Garment District Midtown West and the Theater District Lower Midtown Upper Midtown Upper East Side Central Park and the Upper West Side Harlem and Morningside Heights Brooklyn Beyond the Center NEED TO KNOW Before You Go Getting Around Practical Information Index Acknowledgments