Lonely Planet Pocket New York City

Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New York City.

Imagine a place where steely skyscrapers meet sprawling lush green parks and steaming street food trucks sit alongside world-famous museums. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travelers and locals who have hopped on a Circle Line cruise, zipped to the Top of the Rock, and explored the High Line. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:

• Exciting 'Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of New York City
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travelers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Lower Manhattan; SoHo, Chinatown, Nolita & Little Italy; East Village & Lower East Side; West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District; Union Square, Flatiron & Gramercy; Midtown; Upper East Side; Upper West Side, Central Park & Harlem; Brooklyn

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighborhood by neighborhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City.