Pocket Rough Guide New York City (Rough Guide to...)
Language: English
Pages: 208
ISBN: 1409357139
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The best New York City has to offer — in your pocket.
The Pocket Rough Guide to New York City is your essential guide to the cultural capital of the United States, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars in an easy-to-use format, and a full-color pull-out map.
Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, kids in tow or a tight budget to stick to, Rough Guides' itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of New York" section picks out the city's highlights you won't want to miss, from the world's foremost Natural History Museum to exhilarating viewpoints like the towering Empire State and elegant Brooklyn Bridge.
Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the best places to eat, shop, stay — and stay out late — in the city that never sleeps.
All the sights, accommodation, restaurants, shops and bars are pinpointed on full-color maps, and there's also a handy pull-out map for easy navigation. The Pocket Rough Guide to New York City takes you right to the heart of Manhattan and the vibrant outer boroughs so you can make the most of your time.
Canal St.Wed, Fri–Sun noon–6pm, Thurs noon–8pm.MAP Masters like Marcel Duchamp and Richard Tuttle, as well as emerging and unknown artists, are shown together at this committed nonprofit organization. Housing Works Bookstore Café 126 Crosby St between Houston and Prince sts.Subway B, D, F, M to Broadway-Lafayette; N, R to Prince St; #6 to Bleecker St.Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm.MAP Extra-cheap and secondhand books in a spacious and comfy environment, with a café at the back. Proceeds
flavours in this artsy space, with four tables and courses costing $7–15, including chili pork dumplings and foie gras raspberry crostini. Hasaki 210 E 9th St at Stuyvesant St.Subway #6 to Astor Place.212 473 3327.Mon & Tues 5.30–11pm, Wed–Fri noon–3pm & 5.30–11pm, Sat & Sun 1–4pm & 5.30–11.30pm.MAP Some of the best sushi in the city is served at this popular but mellow downstairs cubbyhole. Sit at the bar and the chefs will try to tempt you with a variety of improvised dishes (five pieces
the square becomes a combination of a running track, performance venue, giant chess tournament and social club; boiling over with life as skateboards flip, dogs run and guitar notes crash through the urgent cries of performers calling for the crowd’s attention. Playing Chess in Washington Square Park Church of the Ascension Fifth Ave and W 10th St.Subway N, Q, R, L, #4, #5, #6 to Union Square; F, L at 14th St.212 254 8620,www.ascensionnyc.org.Mon–Sat noon–1pm, Sun services only at 9am, 11am,
Burnham-designed skyscraper (tall for the time, at 307ft) caused consternation regarding its stability and wind-tunnel like effects, but it has more than survived the years – it’s become a New York symbol. The Flatiron Building Madison Square Park E 23rd and 26th sts and Madison Ave and Broadway.Subway N, R to 23rd St.MAP Perhaps because of the stateliness of its buildings and the park-space in the middle, Madison Square possesses a grandiosity that Union Square has long since lost. Next to
closes 10pm Sun–Wed, 11pm Thurs and midnight Fri & Sat.MAP This Texas-style pioneer serves some of the best barbecue in the city, especially the moist, fatty brisket and beer-can game hen. Grab a table, then order your meats (priced by the pound) and sides from the counters. I Trulli Enoteca and Ristorante 122 E 27th St between Lexington and Park aves.Subway #6 to 28th St.212 481 7372.Mon–Thurs noon–3pm & 5.30–10.30pm, Fri noon–3pm & 5.30–11pm, Sat 5–11pm, Sun 3–10pm; Enoteca daily 3–10.30pm