The Best Things to Do in New York City: 1001 Ideas
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $18.95
Manufacturer: Universe
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Description
What are 1001 things you should treat yourself and your guests to in New York City? Be serenaded by Cole Porter's piano at the Waldorf, or hear Woody Allen play clarinet at the Carlyle. Drink champagne on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum, or discover the abandoned subway station at City Hall. Eat at America's very first pizzeria, or enjoy the most expensive cocktail in the country at the World Bar. Ride the Staten Island Ferry, or ride a bike through Central Park. Go surfing out at Rockaway Beach, or relax in a Russian bath in the East Village . . . . Organized by theme–including Eating and Drinking, 24-hour New York, Shopping and Spending, Arts and Culture, Views and Sites, the Great Outdoors, and Classic New York–and packed with detailed, helpful indexes organized by neighborhood and by category, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook to New York City ever. The Best Things to Do in New York crosses genres and boroughs to explore every aspect of the most diverse and exciting city in the world. Written from experience by two people who love the city, and featuring priceless tips from expert contributors–from authors on their favorite bookstores to architects on the city's best buildings–The Best Things to do in New York is much more than just a guide.
Reviews
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-07-29
Summary: "Good little guide"
I purchased a number of NY guides prior to a weekend trip and this one was interesting for folks who have never visited. I don't think we actually DID more than 1 of the suggestions but I still liked reading it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-03-08
Summary: "best book on NYC yet"
By far the best book on NYC ever. I have read many and there is just no comparison. However, I gave mine away after digesting it cover to cover and have recently ordered another one that doesn't seem to be shipping out too quickly??
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-12-30
Summary: "Top Rated by a New Yorker - December 2009"
I gave this book as a gift - Christmas of 2009 - to my friend's daughter.
She could not stop reading it!!! She is in her mid-twenties - a professional - and socially active. She has been in the City for three years.
After an hour went by - it seemed she had been to about 25% of the book's suggestions --- which I found quite amazing. I kept pressing her for recommendations she disagreed with and she never came up with one. All I heard was "I have to try this".
There is little more than I can pass on to others beyond the fact that this book has passed the purview of a young, hard core, socially active New Yorker.
PS - my thanks to the other Amazon reviewers who helped me make this selection
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-09-18
Summary: "It seems more like 500, but that is a lot"
This is a pretty good book, even for long time New Yorkers. The one issue I have with it is that it is very heavy on the restaurants. If that is what you like, then definitely enjoy. If you're interested in filling in the space in between, there are lots of good ideas, but not nearly as many as the title would imply.
Still, it's not a bad purchase, and if you're getting it as a gift or for something to stir the pot of ideas, it would be one to consider. There are potentially a few others that are better if you are into more active adventures, or if you are willing to travel around the greater NYC area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-09-08
Summary: "Great way to find local stuff in NYC"
Generally a good book to have on any trip to NYC especially if you are the type of person who is looking for what the natives do. Of course it has all of the touristy locations in it but it also addresses the out of the way.