Frommer's? New York City 2000

by Michael Shapiro and Cheryl Farr Leas

Complete with a fold-out map and a color photo insert, this popular guide has been revised to let travelers in on the latest trends in the Big Apple--including new takes on major tourist sights, the hippest new clubs, and special experiences that only the locals know. Maps.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028630351
• ISBN13: 9780028630359
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

What's hot and what's not--THE guide to New York City

What I love about the Frommer's Guide books is that they are opinionated--and, I generally find, I agree with their opinions. They tell you what's hot and what's not. I lived in New York City for years ('70s-80s). I return for regular visits and I find that the best things remain year after year in New York, but it is really hard to keep up with the BEST of what is NEW. So, I looked at this guide to see what it said about some of my favs and found they were the Frommer's guides favorites, too. Sometimes, our hesitations about a hotel or museum matched, also. This makes me trust their recommendations on the new restaurants, shops and 'after dark' recommendations. One of the features that I find most useful is a list of "Frommer's Favorite New York City Experiences", "Best Hotel Bets," "Best Dining Bets" and so on. These range from free (Star Gazing at Grand Central Station) to extreme (The best hotels for New Year's Eve). This book also tells you how to obtain passes to save money and/or time for transportation and museums. I have always found the phone numbers, opening/closing times, and approximate costs to be accurate. It has a good detachable map in the back and easy-to-read area maps throughout. The book has great sections on neighborhoods, so if I don't want to carry the whole thing while I'm touring, I just tear out that section. So, I'm thrilled to be off--for a jam packed week. Only one guide needed. This one. (I don't know why the ad copy says 'hardback.' The cover is a sturdy paper back).