Search less and discover more. Unlock the best of New York with this compact, easy-to-use travel guide - perfect for planning your city break in the Big Apple. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning to uncover new treasures, this guide puts the city's top sights, hidden gems, and cultural experiences at your fingertips. Lightweight and pocket-sized, it's ideal for iconic sightseeing, skyline views, museum visits, and discovering vibrant neighbourhoods. Skip the over-priced everything in Midtown and endless Broadway ticket lines. This local-style guide reveals neighbourhood spots like Bohemian, the Japanese restaurant behind an unmarked door that locals recommend, authentic area restaurants where Ho Foods changes menu based on what's fresh, and Greenwich Village brownstones with courtyards that provide quiet space in a busy city. Navigate New York's diversity with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting cultural neighbourhoods to practical discoveries. From ethnic markets in Queens where families shop for ingredients from their home countries to Brooklyn spots where locals have created new cultural spaces, and the classics like the Met and MoMA, experience New York at all levels. What You'll Discover: Top sights and things to do - Explore must-see landmarks from Central Park's green escapes to the iconic Statue of Liberty, plus world-class museums, skyline views, and unforgettable city experiences Local Tips & Hidden Gems - Travel beyond the tourist trail with insider recommendations for authentic neighbourhoods, secret viewpoints, and lesser-known spots most visitors miss Easy Itineraries & Area Guides - Plan your trip quickly using ready-made routes, borough highlights from Brooklyn to Manhattan, and practical advice that saves time and reduces stress Food, Culture & Local Experiences - ind the best delis, food markets, festivals, and classic New York eats, plus must-see shows on Broadway so you can taste and experience the real city Family-Friendly & Budget Advice - Helpful tips for travelling with kids, saving money, and making the most of New York without overspending Pull-Out Map Included - Navigate confidently with a detailed, portable map perfect for sightseeing days and exploring from Times Square to downtown landmarks Perfect for urban explorers, culture seekers, or travellers wanting authenticity - this guide explains why New Yorkers distinguish between tourist areas and neighbourhood life. From morning coffee at a local diner to evening discoveries in if-you-know restaurants, discover the New York which has inspired so many. New York is more than skyscrapers, film locations and Broadway shows - it's finding the best bodega, bagel and brew, digging into the city's rich and varied culture, and finding your way in the world's greatest city. Find your way with Marco Polo.
Marco Polo One of the leading and most trusted travel publishing brands in Europe, Marco Polo has been guiding travellers around the world since 1991. All titles are researched on location and written by locals or authors who have spent the majority of their time living and travelling in the destination. With nearly 35 years of travel guide publishing under our belts and approaching 100million copies sold, you can rely on our experience to ensure you have a wonderful trip. What do we do? We create well-researched, high-quality guides to guarantee you have a wealth of detailed, reliable information about places to visit and how to get there. We print on high-quality, environmentally-friendly paper which ensures all the lovely colour photographs, maps and attractions are presented in the best way possible to bring your destination to life. What makes our guides and maps different? Marco Polo's renowned 'Insider Tips' ensure you enjoy an authentic local experience, creating travel memories that will last a lifetime. Our guides and maps are regularly updated by local experts who live, work and travel in the destination, ensuring current, first-hand information is included. We focus on the best selection of attractions and experiences saving you precious time so that you can search less and discover more.
Marco Polo Top Highlights 2 The 10 best highlights Best of New York 8 ... when it rains 9 ... on a budget 10 ... with kids 11 ... classic experiences Get to know New York 14 Discover New York 19 At a glance 20 Understand New York 23 True or false? 26 Sightseeing 30 Lower Manhattan 36 Chinatown, Little Italy & Soho 39 Greenwich & East Villages, Lower East Side & Chelsea 43 Midtown 51 Uptown & Central Park 58 Brooklyn 62 Other sights 67 Day trip 68 Eating & Drinking 86 Shopping 102 Nightlife Active & Relaxed 126 Sport & wellness 128 Festivals & events 130 Sleep well Discovery Tours 136 The perfect New York day 140 Immigrant city 144 Downtown's new awakening 147 The best of the best 150 Beautiful Brooklyn Good To Know 154 City Breaks Basics Getting there, Getting around, Emergencies, Essentials, Weather 166 Holiday Vibes Books, films, music & blogs 168 Travel Pursuit The Marco Polo holiday quiz 170 Index & Credits 172 Dos & Don'ts How to avoid slip-ups & blunders
