DK Eyewitness New York City

by DK Eyewitness

Overview

The Big Apple is waiting to be explored.

Home to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Little Italy, there’s a trove of things to make your trip to New York unforgettable. Take a walking tour through the city’s many districts: from lower Manhattan and Brooklyn to SoHo and the East Village. Discover the history of Broadway, movie locations and the Civil Rights movement.

Your travel book will help you plan your trip to this awe-inspiring city. Inside the pages of Eyewitness New York, you’ll find:

   • 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 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, Harlem and Morningside

Dynamic and diverse, New York City is bursting at the seams with unmissable sights, world-class restaurants and truly unique experiences. From the soaring skyscrapers of Manhattan to the trendy bars of Brooklyn, the vibrant jazz clubs and history of Harlem to the cobblestoned streets of Soho, the city offers everything in abundance!

Bring planning and exploring New York to life! With detailed breakdowns, expert advice, must-see sights, places to stay, hand-drawn illustrations and stunning photography, this updated, lightweight New York travel guide ensures that your trip is unforgettable. 

DK Eyewitness is the most up-to-date travel guide series following the COVID-19 outbreak. Each guide includes expert-led insights into the world’s most famous countries and cities, things to do and places to stay. Other books in the series include Eyewitness New Orleans and Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241510605
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Series:	Travel Guide
Pages:	328
Sales rank:	216,134
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome to New York City 8

Reasons to Love New York City 10

Explore New York City 14

Getting to Know New York City 16

New York City Itineraries 24

New York City Your Way 30

A Year in New York City 54

A Brief History 56

Experience 62

Lower Manhattan 64

Lowet East Side 90

Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita 102

SoHo and Tribeca 114

Greenwich Village 124

East Village 138

Gramercy and the Flatiron District 150

Chelsea and the Garment District 160

Midtown West and the Theater District 172

Lower Midtown 184

Upper Midtown 198

Upper East Side 214

Central Park and the Upper West Side 234

Harlem and Morningside Heights 250

Brooklyn 268

Beyond the Center 286

Need to Know 304

Before You Go 306

Getting Around 308

Practical Information 312

Index 314

Acknowledgments 326

Editorial Reviews

"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune

"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." – The Philadelphia Inquirer

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