Frommer's New York State (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Brian Silverman (Author), Neil Edward Schlecht (Author), Kerry Acker (Author), Tom Gavin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2009 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 748)

The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry. See chapter 7 for information about visiting.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• The lowdown on the best antique shops, spas, sporting events, and casinos—plus weekend trips from New York City
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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About the Author

Neil Edward Schlecht is a writer and photographer who frequently travels along the Hudson River between an old farmhouse in northwestern Connecticut and New York City. He is the author of more than a dozen travel guides—including Spain for Dummies; Day by Day guides to Buenos Aires, Mallorca and Menorca, and Barcelona; and Frommer’s guides to Texas, Cuba, and Peru—as well as art catalogue essays and articles on art and culture.

Kerry Acker and Tom Gavin are freelance editors and writers based in Brooklyn, NY. Together, and independently, they have written and contributed to numerous books, most recently the TIME 2010 Almanac for Kids and several biographies for young adults on subjects ranging from Nina Simone to Jimmy Carter. Avid travelers, they have visited dozens of countries, but always find time to explore their beloved home state of New York.

Brian Silverman is a freelance writer whose work has been published in Saveur, The New Yorker, Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, and Four Seasons. Among the many topics he writes about are food, travel, sports, and music. He is the author of numerous books including Going, Going, Gone: The History, Lore, and Mystique of the Home Run, and the Twentieth Century Treasury of Sports. For Frommer’s, he has written Complete, Portable, and Budget guides to New York City, as well as New York City For Dummies. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4 edition (December 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470537655
• ISBN-13: 978-0470537657
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #884,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book while touring New York State, May 28, 2005

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Travelin' Twosome (New York State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's New York State (Paperback)

My husband and I have recently semi-retired, and have spent considerable time traveling throughout the Finger Lakes as well as some other areas in New York State. We found the information contained in this guidebook to be well researched, concise, infomative and accurate. It is easy to find specific interests in the book, and we would highly recommend it to anyone interested in touring NYS.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Research on the Adirondacks, June 24, 2008

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Dana Smith "Black cat reader" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's New York State (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I was looking for a book to consider taking a trip to the Adirondacks. There are not many with just that topic. In the past I have used Frommer's travel books happily. I knew this would have good information. It was more than I wanted, covering the whole state which would require a lot of info on NYC, but it was worth my while to purchase.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers the entire state, November 23, 2009

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Carrie Dunham-LaGree "nomadreader" (Des Moines, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's New York State (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

It's hard to find a guide book that actually covers all of New York State, but this one does a great job. There are features on small towns, the cities and everything in between. It's organized by region, which is quite helpful for a large, oddly-shaped state like New York.