Frommer's New York City 2005 (Frommer's New York City)

Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B& Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost).

Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal!

New York is notorious for its high prices. The answer? "Frommer's New York from $90 a Day, which makes the Big Apple affordable. Unlike most of the competition, it's thoroughly updated every year to keep on top of the latest changes in this fast-paced city.

The guide is meticulously researched by expert author Brian Silverman, who has uncovered the city's best bargains. You'll rely on his candid, in-depth reviews of the city's best bargain accommodations, from rooms in charming B& Bs to spacious family suites, plus her tips on finding great weekend packages. Our author will show you incredible deals on dining, from the city's best pizza toaffordable fixed-price dinners in French bistros.

We'll show you all the sights, plus the best things to do for free, from strolling Central Park to attending a TV show taping. Rely on us for a complete shopper's guide to affordable fashion and housewares, collectibles, used books, cheap CDs, and more. We'll also show you how to enjoy New York's legendary nightlife for less, with details on free Lincoln Center concerts, discount tickets for Broadway shows, great neighborhood bars, and hip clubs with low cover charges. You'll even get a color fold-out map and full-color subway map!

In addition to the city's classic restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions, this guide covers many recent openings, including the Louis Armstrong Museum, the Skyscraper Museum, and the reopening of the Millennium Hilton downtown.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer’s. Your trip begins with us.

• Insider tips on how to fill every minute in the city that never sleeps.
• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

The indispensable guide to the Big Apple

* New York had 35.3 million visitors in 2002, making it one of the top U.S. destinations for both domestic and international travelers

* Covers the newest hotels, including the Mandarin in the new Time Warner building and the newly reopened Millennium Downtown

* Includes a full-color photo insert and giant foldout map

Brian Silverman, who is also the author of Frommer’s New York City from $90 a Day, has written about travel, food, sports, and music for publications such as Saveur, Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, American Way, the New Yorker, and the New York Times. He is the author of several books including Going, Going, Gone: The History, Lore, and Mystique of the Home Run (HarperCollins), and co-editor of The Twentieth Century Treasury of Sports (Viking Books). Brian lives in New York, New York, with his wife and two sons.

List of Maps.

What’s New in New York City.

1. The Best of the Big Apple.

2. A Traveler’s Guide to New York’s Architecture (by Lisa Torrance Duffy).

3. Planning Your Trip to New York City.

4. For International Visitors.

5. Getting to Know New York City.

6. Where to Stay.

7. Where to Dine.

8. Exploring New York City.

9. Shopping.

10. New York City After Dark.

Appendix: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Index.