Lonely Planet Experience New York City

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience New York City travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from cruising to Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty gazes at the Financial District's gleaming towers from afar; to exploring the globe one food truck at a time on a delectable Jackson Heights food tour; and looking skyward inside Main Concourse at Grand Central Terminal to see the starlit ceiling.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience New York City travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Make the most of your time with 'Perfect Day' itineraries recommended by our on-the-ground writers
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of New York City
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from discovering New York's oldest family-run luncheonette to feeling the pulse of Harlem's renaissance
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Lower Manhattan & New York Harbor; SoHo, Nolita, Chinatown & Little Italy; East Village & the Lower East Side; West Village & Chelsea; Midtown; Upper East Side; Upper West Side; Central Park; Harlem; Queens; Brooklyn plus day trips to Storm King Art Center; The Fresh Air of Beacon; Coney Island; The Jersey Shore

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience New York City.