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Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.
Fodor's 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 BronxNeighborhood 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, and cozy B&BsWhere to stay 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, theater, and the artsPerfect pints and brainy chitchat: cafés and bars in all five boroughs
Where to find jazz and karaoke, hip-hop and classical music
NYC eats: ethnic eateries, neighborhood joints, and top hot spots
Dancing 'til dawn, comedy clubs for a laugh, cinemas with artsy flicks
Practical info, great mapsAirfare deals and how to get around
Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds
Clear, easy-to-read maps
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Take the subway. Stay in a B&B. Try a hostel. Relax at an outdoor concert. Picnic in Central Park. Prowl the flea markets. Go to a festival. Memorize the symphony of the streets. And if you want to experience the heart and soul of New York City, whatever you do, don't spend too much money.
The deep and rich experience of New York City that every true traveler yearns for is one of the things in life that money can't buy. In fact, if you have it, don't use it. Traveling lavishly is the surest way to turn yourself into a sideline traveler. Restaurants with white-glove service are great -- sometimes -- but they're usually not the best place to find the perfect knish or slice of pizza. Doormen at plush hotels have their place, but not when your look-alike room could be anywhere from Düsseldorf to Detroit. Better to stay in a more intimate place that truly gives you the atmosphere you traveled so far to experience. Don't just stand and watch -- jump into the spirit of what's around you.
If you want to see New York City up close and savor the essence of the city and its people in all their charming, stylish, sometimes infuriatingly arrogant glory, this book is for you. We'll show you the local culture, the offbeat sights, the bars and cafés where tourists rarely tread, and the B&Bs and other hostelries where you'll meet fellow travelers -- places where the locals would send their friends. And because you'll probably want to see the famous places if you haven't already been there, we give you tips on losing the crowds, plus the quirky and obscure facts you want as well as the basics everyone needs.
Our GangWho's are we? We're artists and poets, slackers and straight arrows, and travel writers and journalists, who in our less hedonistic moments report on local news and spin out an occasional opinion piece. What we share is a certain footloose spirit and a passion for the Big Apple, which we celebrate in this guidebook. Shamelessly, we've revealed all of our favorite places and our deepest, darkest travel secrets, all so that you can learn from our past mistakes and experience the best part of New York to the fullest. If you can't take your best friend on the road, or if your best friend is hopeless with directions, stick with us.
Take the subway. Stay in a B&B. Try a hostel. Relax at an outdoor concert. Picnic in Central Park. Prowl the flea markets. Go to a festival. Memorize the symphony of the streets. And if you want to experience the heart and soul of New York City, whatever you do, don't spend too much money.
The deep and rich experience of New York City that every true traveler yearns for is one of the things in life that money can't buy. In fact, if you have it, don't use it. Traveling lavishly is the surest way to turn yourself into a sideline traveler. Restaurants with white-glove service are great -- sometimes -- but they're usually not the best place to find the perfect knish or slice of pizza. Doormen at plush hotels have their place, but not when your look-alike room could be anywhere from Düsseldorf to Detroit. Better to stay in a more intimate place that truly gives you the atmosphere you traveled so far to experience. Don't just stand and watch -- jump into the spirit of what's around you.
If you want to see New York City up close and savor the essence of the city and its people in all their charming, stylish, sometimes infuriatingly arrogant glory, this book is for you. We'll show you the local culture, the offbeat sights, the bars and cafés where tourists rarely tread, and the B&Bs and other hostelries where you'll meet fellow travelers -- places where the locals would send their friends. And because you'll probably want to see the famous places if you haven't already been there, we give you tips on losing the crowds, plus the quirky and obscure facts you want as well as the basics everyone needs.
Our GangWho's are we? We're artists and poets, slackers and straight arrows, and travel writers and journalists, who in our less hedonistic moments report on local news and spin out an occasional opinion piece. What we share is a certain footloose spirit and a passion for the Big Apple, which we celebrate in this guidebook. Shamelessly, we've revealed all of our favorite places and our deepest, darkest travel secrets, all so that you can learn from our past mistakes and experience the best part of New York to the fullest. If you can't take your best friend on the road, or if your best friend is hopeless with directions, stick with us.
