In TRAVELER’s November/December issue, special projects editor Sheila Buckmaster profiles the best New York City restaurants, attractions, and secret hideaways. Online, we’re presenting not only the best links on traveling to Manhattan, but also links for traveling to four boroughs that hold wonderful surprises as well.
BASICS
Getting There
Quick AID: JFK
Information on John F. Kennedy International Airport’s ground transportation, airline schedules, and routes—plus, a terminal map
Official LaGuardia Airport Home Page
Details on getting to and from the La Guardia Airport—plus, information on flights schedules and public transportation
Determining Time Difference
time and date.com
A searchable directory for the current date and time in any place worldwide
Making Telephone Calls
555-1212.com
Key in “Bronx, NY”—area codes appear instantly
Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
Seven-day forecast, current weather conditions, and severe-weather alerts—plus, weather news and satellite maps
ESSENTIALS
Where to Eat
Dining in Bronx
A dining guide with information and reviews on Bronx restaurants
Where to Stay
Motels and Hotels in Bronx, NY
A comprehensive list of Bronx-area lodgings
American Hotel Search
A listing of local hotels and motels
How to Get Around
New York City Transit Home Page
Information on the metro bus and subway systems, with schedules, fares, and maps
THINGS TO DO
Attractions
Bronx Area Attractions
Information on a number of attractions, including the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden
Bronx Major Tourist Attractions
A listing of attractions in the Bronx and other New York City boroughs
Cultural Activities
The Museum Register
Information on Bronx-area museums
Arthur Avenue’s Little Italy
Details on restaurants, stores, and cultural events in Bronx’s Little Italy
Shopping
qsearchny.com
Links to retailers in the Bronx that sell clothing, jewelry, electronics, appliances, and more
Recreation
Bronx Entertainment and Recreation
A searchable database of recreational activities in the Bronx
Nightlife and Entertainment
Latiknow.com
An extensive listing of night clubs in New York’s boroughs
MEDIA
Books
The National Geographic TRAVELER : New York
How to order The National Geographic TRAVELER: New York from the National Geographic store
Magazines
New York Magazine
The online version of New York magazine, with a New York visitors guide, columns, real estate listings, and more
Newspapers
The New York Times on the Web
The online version of The New York Times
NY Daily News Online
The online version of the New York Daily News
NYPOST.com
The online version of the New York Post
Wall Street Journal Interactive
The online version of the Wall Street Journal
Gotham Gazette—NYC Politics and News
The online version of the alternative Gotham Gazette
The New York Observer
The online version of the alternative New York Observer
The Village Voice
The online version of the alternative Village Voice
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Bronx Tourism Council
A map and information on events, transportation, activities, landmarks, and more
Manhattan Shopping Guide | New York City |
Staten Island | Brooklyn | Bronx | Queens | Brittany | Hawaii State Parks
