New York City/ Lonely Planet

New York is much more than the gateway to opportunity it s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation; a place where one is truly free to be themselves. Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Full Color Guide Pull-out City Map 843 acres of Central Park plus map! 247 hand-picked restaurants 176 ways to swipe your plastic 84 museums & galleries 11 walking tours Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on New York s food scene