Synopses & Reviews
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 color 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? New York from $80 a Day, which makes the Big Apple affordable for anyone. 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 our expert author, who has uncovered the city's best bargains. You'll rely on her candid, indepth 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 to affordable 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 talk-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, discounts tickets for Broadway shows, great neighborhood bars, and hip music clubs with low cover charges. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!
Another helpful guide for your trip is Frommer's Memorable Walks: New York. If you want a more upscale guide, check out Frommer's New York City.
Synopsis
"Written in the spirit of discovery, as Frommer's guides always have been, and it bears the time-tested pedigree."Chicago Sun-Times Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guides show you how to travel in stylewithout breaking the bank. You'll find inexpensive accommodations that don't skimp on comfort. Affordable restaurants where locals go for a good meal. And all the best sightseeing and shopping values. Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guidebooks. First-class travel on a budget. Everything You Need for an Unforgettableand AffordableTrip:
- Great places to stay that you can really afford, from rooms in quaint Greenwich Village inns to spacious Upper West Side suites.
- Cheap eats galore, from romantic bistros to ethnic gemsplus tips on how to dine in the city' s top restaurants without breaking the bank.
- What to see and do for free (or almost), from masterpieces at the Met to TV talk show tapingswith inside tips on how to get around.
- A shopper's guide to affordable fashions, used books, and more.
- Low-cost nightlife: free Lincoln Center concerts, great neighborhood bars, hip dance clubs, and Shakespeare in the Park.
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Synopsis
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. 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. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
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Synopsis
Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- The latest, most reliable informationall completely up-to-date!
- Dozens of easy-to-read color maps.
- The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews.
- All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money.
- One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel!
It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com
About the Author
About the Author Cheryl Farr Leas was senior editor at Frommer's Travel Guides before embarking on a freelance writing career. She also authors Frommer's New York City, as well as California for Dummies and Hawaii for Dummies (brand-new in late 2000). She has also contributed to Frommer's USA, Continental Airlines' in-flight magazine, Daily Variety, and other publications. When she's not traveling, she's at home in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with her groovy husband, Rob, and their happy dog, Monty. Feel free to write her directly at
[email protected].
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1. The Best of the Big Apple.
1. How This Guide Can Save You Money.
2. Frommer's Favorite Affordable Experiences.
3. Best Low-Cost Hotel Bets.
4. Best Low-Cost Dining Bets.
2. Planning Your Trip: The Basics.
1. 60 Money-Saving Tips.
Homestay Sweet Homestay.
2. Visitor Information.
3. Money.
4. When to Go.
New York City Calendar of Events.
5. Health & Insurance.
6. Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
7. Getting There.
Money-Saving Package Deals.
Planning Your Trip: An Online Directory.
3. For Foreign Visitors.
1. Preparing for Your Trip.
2. Getting to the United States.
3. If You're Traveling Beyond New York City.
How to Save on International Airfares.
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler.
4. Getting to Know New York City.
1. Orientation.
Manhattan's Neighborhoods in Brief.
2. Getting Around.
Deals for Visitors with Wheels: Cheap Parking Tips.
3. Playing It Safe.
Fast Facts: New York City.
5. Accommodations You Can Afford.
1. TriBeCa.
2. The Lower East Side.
3. The East Village.
4. Greenwich Village.
Dealmaking with the Chains.
5. Chelsea.
6. The Flatiron District & Gramercy Park.
7. Times Square & Midtown West.
8. Midtown East & Murray Hill.
9. The Upper West Side.
Affordable Family-Friendly Hotels.
10. The Upper East Side.
11. Harlem.
6. Great Deals on Dining.
1. Restaurants by Cuisine.
2. South Street Seaport & the Financial District.
3. TriBeCa.
4. Chinatown & Little Italy.
5. The Lower East Side.
6. SoHo & NoLiTa.
7. The East Village & NoHo.
Bargain AlertPrix-Fixe Meal Deals.
8. Greenwich Village.
9. Chelsea & the Meat-Packing District.
10. The Flatiron District, Union Square & Gramercy Park.
11. Times Square & Midtown West.
Theme Restaurant Thrills!
12. Midtown East & Murray Hill.
Affordable Family-Friendly Restaurants.
13. The Upper West Side.
14. The Upper East Side.
15. Harlem.
16. Brooklyn.
7. Exploring New York City.
1. Sights & Attractions by Neighborhood.
2. In New York Harbor: The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & the Staten Island Ferry.
Cheap Thrills: What to See & Do for Free.
3. Historic Lower Manhattan's Top Attractions.
Walking Tour: Wall Street & the Financial District.
4. The Top Museums.
Free Culture at Big Apple Museums.
5. More Manhattan Museums.
In Search of Historic Homes.
Art for Art's Sake: The Gallery Scene.
6. Skyscrapers & Other Architectural Marvels.
What's New in Times Square.
7. Affordable Sightseeing Tours.
Show Me, Show Me, Show Me: Free Walking Tours.
8. Central Park & Other Places to Play.
9. Talk of the Town: Free TV Tapings.
10. Especially for Kids.
11. Attractions in Upper Manhattan.
12. Highlights of the Outer Boroughs.
13. Spectator Sports.
8. Shopping for Big Apple Bargains.
1. The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods.
The Lowdown on Sidewalk Vendors.
2. The Department Stores.
3. Shopping A to Z.
Where the Fleas Are.
Scouring the Sample Sales.
9. New York City After Dark.
1. The Theater Scene.
Bargain AlertHow to Save on Theater Tickets.
2. Opera, Classical Music & Dance.
Bargain AlertThe Classical Learning Curve.
3. Major Concert Halls & Landmark Venues.
Park It! Shakespeare & Other Free Fun.
4. Live Rock, Jazz, Blues & More.
Free Music.
5. Comedy & Cabaret.
6. Bars & Cocktail Lounges.
The Final Word.
7. Dance Clubs & Party Scenes.
8. The Lesbian & Gay Scene.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.