Lonely Planet Pocket New York City

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New York City - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover New York City's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sailing past the Statue of Liberty to strolling along the High Line, and enjoying the sweeping views of Manhattan from Brooklyn's vibrant waterfront park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days.
• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design, allowing you to navigate New York City with ease.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge.
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions.
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality, leading you to those 'don't miss' sights.
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases New York City's best kept secrets and rising trends.
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section.
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance.
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps, including a pull-out map of New York City.
• Covers: Lower Manhattan; SoHo, Chinatown, Nolita & Little Italy; East Village & Lower East Side; West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District; Union Square, Flatiron & Gramercy; Midtown; Upper East Side; Upper West Side, Central Park & Harlem; Brooklyn, plus a day trip to Coney Island.

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City.