Author: Kyle Knoke Publisher: Triumph Books ISBN: 1633191761 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 225
Book Description
In Subway Adventure Guide: New York City, residents and tourists alike gain access to off-the-beaten-path adventures in a compact guidebook format and see the New York City that's not featured on postcards sold all over Manhattan. Each of the roughly three dozen end-of-the-line destinations spread out over New York City's five boroughs included in this easy-to-use guide, from restaurants and bars to landmarks and museums, are highlighted in great detail by authors Kyle Knoke and Amy Plitt—what to order, what to see, and how to get there. For even better exploring, each destination is organized by the more than 30 subway lines that run through the city, including handy maps with street names. From delighting in a little-known ethnic restaurant to admiring a local landmark, each adventure contained in this photo-packed pocket guide reveals a new hidden gem of the city. Van Cortlandt Park. Far Rockaway. Bay Ridge. Flatbush Avenue. Subway Adventure Guide: New York City takes you away from the tourist traps and closer to a genuine New York City experience.
Author: Martin Dunford Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 9781858288697 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 562
Book Description
Written by New York natives, this guide zeros in on Manhattan, the city's crown jewel, and its world-class museums, restaurants, clubs, and hotels, and then goes on to the rich and diverse outer boroughs, digging up the less obvious charms. 34 maps. of color maps.
Author: Samantha Cook Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 9781843532620 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 1468
Book Description
The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited ISBN: 1835290698 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 576
Book Description
This New York City guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this New York City travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This New York City guidebook covers: the Harbor Islands; the Financial District; Tribeca; Soho; Chinatown; Little Italy; Nolita; Lower East Side; the East Village; the West Village; Chelsea; the Meatpacking District; Union Square; Gramercy Park; the Flatiron District; Midtown East; Midtown West; Central Park; the Upper East Side; the Upper West Side; Morningside Heights; Harlem; north Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; the Bronx; Staten Island. Inside this New York City travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to New York City, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in New York City – Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Baseball, Museum of Modern Art, Pizza, Rockefeller Center, Live Jazz, Brooklyn Bridge Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to New York City – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to New York City with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in New York City, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
Author: Daniel Jacobs Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited ISBN: 1789195136 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 606
Book Description
The Rough Guide to Colombia Discover this exciting countrywith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether youplan to experience the buzz of reborn Medelln, learn salsa in Cali or go diving in gorgeous Providencia, The Rough Guide to Colombia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat,drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the barrios of Bogot or Cartagena's atmospheric Centro Histrico without needing to get online. Stunning images - arich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Colombia's bestsights and experiences. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Bogot and around; the Caribbean coast; San Andrs and Providencia; Medelln and the ZonaCafetera; Cali and the southwest; the Pacific coast' Los Llanos and Amazonas. Attractions include: the colonial churches of Popayn; Parque Nacional Natural LosNevados; Bogot's museums; adventure sports in San Gil; the tombs of Tierrandentro; Johnny Cay;Villa de Levya; the statues of San Agustn; Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona; Cartagena's Old Town; Zipaqura Salt Cathedral; salsa in Cali; and Mompox. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, health, culture and etiquette, shopping, travelling with children and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, nature, music, religion and recommended books, plus a Spanish language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Colombia About RoughGuides: Escape theeveryday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our"tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around theglobe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We prideourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
Author: Not For Tourists Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1510765166 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
With details on everything from the Empire State Building to Max Fish, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs to navigate New York’s neighborhoods and find the best restaurants, shopping, and more. The Not For Tourists Guide to New York City is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy New Yorkers, commuters, business travelers, and, yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying NFT’s favorite picks around town, from essentials to entertainment, and includes invaluable neighborhood descriptions written by locals, highlighting the most important features of each area. The book includes everything from restaurants, bars, shopping, and theater to information on hotels, airports, banks, transportation, and landmarks. Need to find the best pizza places around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top vintage clothing stores in the city? We’ve got that, too. The nearest movie theater, hardware store, or coffee shop—whatever you need, NFT puts it at your fingertips. This pocket-sized book also features: A foldout map for subways and buses More than 130 city and neighborhood maps Details on parks and places Listings for arts and entertainment hot spots It is the indispensable guide to the city. Period.
Author: Perseus Publisher: Let's Go ISBN: 9781598803105 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Welcome to New York City -- Let’s Go style. We’ve sent our student researchers all over the Big Apple to bring you fresh, exciting coverage of the trendiest neighborhoods, the chicest shopping, the best bars, the most amazing attractions, and the most delicious dining in the city that never sleeps. Our fully-updated coverage includes everything the student traveler could ever want to know about New York City, with hands-on advice on where to stay, what to eat, what not to miss, and how to party in America’s most fast-paced city. Discover the best vantage points of the city’s famous skyline, chow down at 4 a.m. at a 24-hour burger-and-pizza joint, sing along with a musical on Broadway, or simply walk until you drop as you discover a city you’ll never forget with Let’s Go New York City.
Author: First Books Publisher: Firstbooks.com ISBN: 9781937090593 Category : Moving, Household Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is dedicated to the proposition that living in New York City is something extraordinary and wonderful. However, the transition from newcomer to New Yorker isn¿t necessarily achieved without some discomfort. To minimize the difficulties involved in moving to the Big Apple, we have written the Newcomer¿s Handbook® for Moving to and Living in New York City, which has been continually updated since its 1980 inception, in order to keep up with change in this fastest-paced of cities. These pages will help you navigate this magnificent city and set you on the path to becoming a New Yorker yourself. Whether you are looking for the right neighborhood, the right health club, the right synagogue, or simply a quiet, green oasis, these chapters will guide you in your search.
Author: Pauline Frommer Publisher: Easyguide ISBN: 9781628874648 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Frommer's EasyGuides contain punchy, concise prose by our expert local journalists, which gives readers all they need to know to plan the perfect vacation. This includes reviews for travel venues in all price ranges, as well as information on culture and history that will enhance any trip.
Author: T. M. Rives Publisher: Secret ISBN: 9782361950248 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Admire an amazing apocalyptic pillar in a church, relax in secret gardens, view the New York version of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, visit a secret subway tunnel, watch the stars through a university telescope, track down a statue of Lenin, have your skirts billow up at the very same grating as Marilyn Monroe, gaze at a roomful of dirt, find a Venetian palazzo above a former stable, spot the forbidden island that was once declared a sovereign nation by a guy in a rowboat, track down a townhouse concealing a subway tunnel, walk under the canopy of the primeval forest, read a memorial plaque to an event that happened in another dimension, fall into a trance before a piece of subway art that flickers and moves, have your bicycle blessed in church. New York offers endless opportunity to step off the program and peer into the city's fascinating past and present. "Secret New York An Unusual Guide" is an indispensible resource for those who thought they already knew everything about America's metropolis, or want to begin exploring it hidden places.
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