Lonely Planet New York City (Lonely Planet New York City)

Absorb the light of a thousand suns in neon-soaked Times Square

Feel the love for John Lennon at his flower-filled Strawberry Fields shrine

Drink in the earthy smells of nature at Union Square's weekend organic food market

Go medieval at the Cloisters, a full-sized castle in northern Manhattan

See the city at breakneck speed from the back of a pedicab

In This Guide:

4 local authors, 340 hours of research, one offer of chicken feet in Chinatown for good luck and 20 different types of beer sampled

More coverage of the city's diverse neighborhoods, plus a new Itinerary Builder to help you plan your time

Full-color miniguides to NYC Style and Brooklyn

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Hunt down medieval armor and rare baseball cards in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pub-crawl like a local: leave Manhattan and head to Brooklyn"s hippest bars

Breathe in the salt air on a boat cruise around NYC"s cinematic skyline

Get outta town! Day-trip to the posh Hamptons or the picturesque

In This Guide:

Three local authors, 240 hours of research, 63 slices of pizza and 315 miles of subway rides

Get the low-down on the High Line, Hudson River Park and other urban transformations

New color section gives you insider picks for NYC"s arts and cultural offerings

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