Frommer's New York City Day by Day: 22 Smart Ways to See the City [With Fold-Out Map]

Fabulous concept for a concise travel book! This book gives you options for your trip based on its length or your area(s) of interest. The book has great maps in each section to identify areas being referenced and also includes a portable map that is housed in its own pocket at the back of the book. Using this book takes the guesswork out of planning by giving you pre-planned 1,2, or 3 day itineraries and overviews of neighborhoods, museums, dining, lodging and nightlife. If you don't have or don't want to spend alot of time reading or planning activities but still want to hit all of the top destinations, buy this book!!

I absolutely love this travel series! These pocket guides are awesome, it gives you everything in a quick look-up format, and the book is JUST big enough. It gives you hours for museums and activities, and also websites to order tickets and such. I used the Copenhagen Day by Day guide on my recent trip to Danmark, and had an AMAZING experience with it's help! When I came home, I knew I wanted to get the New York City version, because I just loved the little exciting finds you get in these books. I live 20 mins away from the City, and go often, and this book is just a great trip planner/ idea finder for me and my friends every time. I highly suggest getting a different, clearer subway map though if you are a new traveler to the East Coast, the one in this book isn't so great, but the rest of the book, I give it a 4 stars! Also, do NOT be discouraged by the Star system, the author rates things very harshly, so do as much as you can! Also, from a NJ resident to our visitors, Welcome and have an amazing time!! (P.s come visit NJ ;) cause we're so awesome :D)

Please note that the 2009 publication of Day by Day does not have up-to-date information for Fraunces Tavern Museum. The Museum's current admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for Seniors, Students w/ id and children 6-18. Children under 5 are free.

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.

This is a great travel book to carry with you through the city. We actually purchased it in conjunction with one of the map books. It highlights some restaurants, stores, sights and lets you find them by area of the city (which is great when you're in one area of NY and hungry--nothing worse than saying, ooh this sounds good, but it's on the other side of the city).