Synopses & Reviews
Your Family-Friendly Guide to Everything New YorkNew York City is a heckuva town, and no better place exists for a family vacation. This cultural mecca is full of fun, educational, and unique family experiences that create the memories of a lifetime for parents and children alike.
Written by a New York City expert, this detailed book is your personal tour guide to a New York City vacation with kids—whether you're a visitor or a resident! Inside are countless tips from New Yorkers themselves, lists of fabulous activities for children of all ages, and easy-to-read maps and information so you can get where you need to go—economically, safely, and in a New York minute.
You'll discover
·Money-saving tips to help stretch your vacation dollars
·Hints on how to beat the crowds
·Guides to the most family-friendly lodging, dining, and shopping
·Up-to-date descriptions of the best and newest family attractions
·And so much more!
Comprehensive and full of exciting secrets about one of the greatest cities in the world, this bird's-eye view of New York City has everything your family needs for a safe and exciting visit to the Big Apple.
About the Author
Ellen R. Shapiro has seen all sides of the publishing industry—from marketing manager to senior editor at major New York publishing houses to freelance travel writer and author of several books, including New Your City with Kids. In addition, she is a professional photographer and an avid collector of children's books. She lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
ContentsList of MapsList of Quick GuidesList of IndexesAbbreviations and IconsMap of New York CityMap of Uptown ManhattanMap of Downtown ManhattanAcknowledgmentsIntroduction
1. Planning the JourneyWhen to GoThe Year in New York CityNew York WeatherResearch and ResourcesGetting the Best DealsWhat to PackInformation for International TravelersArrival and Departure
2. Taking Charge of NYCContingency PlansImportant Telephone ContactsWhat Things CostTippingSales TaxArea CodesGetting Around New York CityToursMaking the Trip EducationalBabysitting
3. Getting to Know NYC Through Its NeighborhoodsEthnic New YorkMap of Chinatown, Little Italy, and Lower East SideGuide to Manhattan NeighborhoodsMap of UptownMap of MidtownMap of the Village and SoHoMap of Lower Manhattan
4. Where to StayMap of Manhattan HotelsGetting the Most from New York City's HotelsHow to Use This Chapter"$" Hotels: $150 and Under"$$" Hotels: $150-$275"$$$" Hotels: $275-$400"$$$$" Hotels: More than $400Apartment StaysIndex to Hotels by Neighborhood and Price
5. Attractions and ActivitiesMap of Manhattan AttractionsCity SightsMuseumsGalleries: The Museum AlternativeZoos and GardensParksMap of Central ParkTheater and ShowsThe ArtsJust for Kids—Or Maybe Not!Family-Friendly Nightlife: Comedy ClubsProfessional SportsFlea MarketsIndex to Attractions/Activities by Neighborhood
6. DiningMap of Manhattan DiningAmericanQuick Guide to Theme RestaurantsBagelsBarbecue and SouthernBrazilianBurgersQuick Guide to BrunchCandy and NutsChickenChineseQuick Guide to Grownup Candy StoresDeli and SandwichesEclecticQuick Guide to Department Store DiningFilipinoFrankfurtersFrench FriesGermanGreekIce CreamIndianIndonesianItalianJapaneseJewishKebabsKoreanQuick Guide to Kosher RestaurantsMexican and Tex-MexPastriesPizzaPolishSoupSoutheast Asian and Pan-AsianSteakTibetanDining Without RestaurantsQuick Guide to Food CourtsIndex to Dining by Neighborhood and Cuisine
Chapter 7: ShoppingMap of Manhattan ShoppingMajor Shopping DistrictsClothingExtrasTeen ClothingBookstoresCollectibles, Cards, and ComicsConsumer ElectronicsDepartment StoresDolls and DollhousesGamesGifts and GoodiesHobbies and CraftsMagicMusicOut of This World, Science-Related StuffSportsTheme StoresToysIndex to Shopping by Neighborhood
Index of NeighborhoodsIndexAbout the Author