Frommer's New York City Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) [Paperback]

Alexis Lipsitz Flippin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket | Publication Date: February 3, 2009

• Special coverage of Free & Dirt Cheap attractions in the city.
• Neighborhood walks through Greenwich Village, Harlem, art lovers' Chelsea, Chinatown/Lower East Side, historic downtown, and Prospect Park.
• Specialized tours include NY with Kids, Literary Haunts, NY in Film & TV, and the most romantic spots for twosomes.
• This edition features expanded shopping and nightlife options, of-the-moment restaurant coverage, and a full chapter on New York's world-renowned museums.

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From the Back Cover

22 Self-guided Tours. 34 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

• The best of New York City in one, two, or three days

• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste

• Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods

• Hundreds of evocative color photos

• Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place

• Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets

• A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Visit us online at Frommers.com

About the Author

Alexis Lipsitz Flippin is a writer and editor who lives in New York City. She is the author of several Frommer’s audio walking tours and the forthcoming Frommer’s Portable St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts, 2nd Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (February 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470384344
• ISBN-13: 978-0470384343
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Budget Travel

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will make you excited about your trip!, April 16, 2009

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This review is from: Frommer's New York City Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

I have used Frommer's guides before, but the size, pictures, and detailed descriptions include all the things you will need. If you are looking for an extensive hotel list, this will not have it. I would go to the full Frommer's guide for that. But if you have lodging taken care of and know where you would like to stay, this is the guide for you. Maps were terrific.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea but needs updates, March 23, 2009

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Richard C. Yeh (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's New York City Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

Living in New York, I checked the prior edition of this book out of the public library and followed its suggestions for several delightful walks through the city. Both editions start with ideas of what to do if you are short on time, which is appropriate for time-limited trips to Manhattan. When I flipped through the second edition (2009) in Borders last weekend, I looked forward to seeing what had changed.

Unfortunately, the Chelsea walk still directs you to the Wild Lily Tea Room, where, at http://www.wildlilytearoom.com/ (noted in the book), they say "The Wild Lily Tea Room closed its door in Chelsea on December 24, 2006 due to an exorbitant rent increase." (On Amazon, you can search inside the first edition to see that text.)

One of the dining maps had numbers at locations which were not listed in the legend/key!

It's not clear whether much else in the book has changed. I need to take a closer look.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for newbies, October 4, 2010

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Adrienne Bosillo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's New York City Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) (Paperback)

I really liked this book because its the perfect size and its very user friendly. Lots of maps and photos