Fodor's New York City 2016

The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city, an always exciting, constantly changing destination that people visit again and again.Fodor's New York City, with rich color photos throughout, captures the universal appeal of world-renowned museums, iconic music venues, the lights of Broadway spectacles, and, of course, the vast array of gastronomic delights.


‧ NYC TOURISM STATS ARE OUTSTANDING: 56.4 million travelers visited New York City in 2014. 78% of them were visiting from other U.S. locations--that's 44.2 million American's who were in the market for a travel guide to New York City. (Figures from NYCGo.com)


‧ EXPANDED COVERAGE: This edition of Fodor's New York City includes top new restaurant and hotel recommendations for Manhattan and the boroughs. Brooklyn coverage continues to grow, including hip and happening Williamsburg and Bushwick, classic Brooklyn Heights, leafy Fort Greene, and family-friendly Park Slope.


‧ ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color, magazine-style features about New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park make planning any trip a snap. A spotlight on eating like a local highlights what's hot and what will never go out of fashion.


‧ INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Features on top attractions, free things to do, and what to do with kids make it easy to plan a vacation. Best Bets charts for restaurants and hotels; easy-to-read color neighborhood maps; and tips on buying Broadway tickets, how to get tickets to sit in a TV audience, or scouting out the best shopping give easy access to the best New York City has to offer.


‧ DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's New York City offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.


‧ PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.


‧ ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.