Lonely Planet's New York City is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a show on Broadway, climb to the top of the Empire State Building and discover history on Ellis Island ; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's New York City Travel Guide : Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel Color maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Lower Manhattan and the Financial District, SoHo and Chinatown, East Village and the Lower East Side, West Village, Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, Union Square, the Flatiron District and Gramercy, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Central Park, Harlem and Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens