First Edition
The guide that gets you to the heart and soul of New York City.
Upclose New York City is smart, hip, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Big Apple and helps you get the most NYC for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.
All the places to go, from the battery to the Bronx
- Neighbourhood know-how: SoHo Chelsea, Midtown, Upper East, Upper West, and beyond
- Museums and galleries galore
- Shopping secrets: new and used to trendy and time-tested
- Street scenes and urban sights from Staten Island to City Island
Tell-all reviews of small hotels, tidy hostels, cozy b&bs
- Where to say that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)
- B&Bs from side-street walk-ups to avenue-view penthouses
- Hostels with character and characters
- All around town - the most convenient options
The buzz on restaurants, nightlife, theatre, the arts
- Perfect pints and brainy chitchat: cafes and bars in all five boroughs
- Where to find jazz and karaoke, hip-hop and classical music
- NYC eats: ethnic eateries, neighbourhood joints, top hot spots
- Dancing 'til dawn, comedy clubs for a laugh, cinemas with artsy flicks
Practical info, great maps
- airfare deals, how to get around
- Tips on travelling smart and losing the crowd
- Clear, easy-to-read maps
