<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B>Lonely Planet's <I>Pocket</I> <I>New York City</I> </B>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Scale the Statue of Liberty; stroll Central Park; be dazzled by the bright lights of Times Square; and lose yourself in the vast Metropolitan Museum of Art (MoMA); all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of New York City and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside Lonely Planet's <I>Pocket New York City</I>:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-color </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out New York City<I> </I>map</B> (included in print version), plus 19 color neighborhood maps <LI><B>User-friendly layout</B> with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time <LI><B>Covers</B> Lower Manhattan, SoHo, Chinatown, East Village & Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Union Square, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Central Park. </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice:</B> <B>Lonely Planet's <I>Pocket New York City,</I></B> a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of <I>New York's</I> neighborhoods? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's <I>New York City</I> </B>guide. Or check out <B>Lonely Planet's Discover <I>New York </I></B><I>City</I> guide, a photo-rich guide focused on the city's most popular sights. <LI>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's <I>Eastern USA</I> </B>guide for a comprehensive look at all the <I>region </I>has to offer. </LI></UL><P><B>Authors:</B> Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Cristian Bonetto<I>.</I> </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </P>