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What are 1001 things you should treat yourself and your guests to in New York City? Be serenaded by Cole Porter's piano at the Waldorf, or hear Woody Allen play clarinet at the Carlyle. Drink champagne on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum, or discover the abandoned subway station at City Hall. Eat at America's very first pizzeria, or enjoy the most expensive cocktail in the country at the World Bar. Ride the Staten Island Ferry, or ride a bike through Central Park. Go surfing out at Rockaway Beach, or relax in a Russian bath in the East Village . . . . Organized by theme–including Eating and Drinking, 24-hour New York, Shopping and Spending, Arts and Culture, Views and Sites, the Great Outdoors, and Classic New York–and packed with detailed, helpful indexes organized by neighborhood and by category, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook to New York City ever. The Best Things to Do in New York crosses genres and boroughs to explore every aspect of the most diverse and exciting city in the world. Written from experience by two people who love the city, and featuring priceless tips from expert contributors–from authors on their favorite bookstores to architects on the city's best buildings–The Best Things to do in New York is much more than just a guide.
Top Rated by a New Yorker - December 2009Reviewed by Opinunated, 2009-12-30
I gave this book as a gift - Christmas of 2009 - to my friend's
daughter.
She could not stop reading it!!! She is in her mid-twenties - a
professional - and socially active. She has been in the City for
three years.
After an hour went by - it seemed she had been to about 25% of the
book's suggestions --- which I found quite amazing. I kept pressing
her for recommendations she disagreed with and she never came up
with one. All I heard was "I have to try this".
There is little more than I can pass on to others beyond the fact
that this book has passed the purview of a young, hard core,
socially active New Yorker.
PS - my thanks to the other Amazon reviewers who helped me make
this selection
It seems more like 500, but that is a lotReviewed by 1000Books, 2009-09-18
This is a pretty good book, even for long time New Yorkers. The one
issue I have with it is that it is very heavy on the restaurants.
If that is what you like, then definitely enjoy. If you're
interested in filling in the space in between, there are lots of
good ideas, but not nearly as many as the title would imply.
Still, it's not a bad purchase, and if you're getting it as a gift
or for something to stir the pot of ideas, it would be one to
consider. There are potentially a few others that are better if you
are into more active adventures, or if you are willing to travel
around the greater NYC area.
Great way to find local stuff in NYCReviewed by Rodney Smith, 2009-09-08
Generally a good book to have on any trip to NYC especially if you are the type of person who is looking for what the natives do. Of course it has all of the touristy locations in it but it also addresses the out of the way.
Feeds history and curiosity!Reviewed by M. Ashlyn Moore, 2009-04-09
I've been visiting New York since I was a child, and finally just
moved to Long Island to finish my undergraduate degree. I LIVE to
go to the city on the weekends and this book has definitely turned
out around my New York experience. The authors divide the book into
sections for what you're looking for (classics, arts &
entertainment, food, 24-hour fun, etc.) They tell you about things
you can see all the time, as well as the festivals/activities that
go on seasonally. Some of the destinations no longer stand, but i
still took the initiative to go and look anyway, since they
provided a little historical summary. They also organize everything
in the back by district or part of New York, so you won't be
running all over the city.
It's been a great guide to help me organize how I'm going to spend
my time for the weekend! It's a fabulous book for residents and
visitors; it made me more excited about moving there someday and
more confident that I'll NEVER run out of things to do!
Fantastic Book!!Reviewed by Jennifer Savino, 2009-03-15
There were so many great recommendations and wonderful things that I didn't even know existed. If you are planning on making a trip to NYC, this is a must read!
