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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
Taste of Brooklyn
Information and reviews on Brooklyn-area restaurants and groceries—plus, an archive of featured restaurants

Brooklyn Eats
A comprehensive restaurant guide—with reviews and information on price ranges and hours of operation

Where to Stay
HelloBrooklyn.com
A comprehensive listing of Booklyn-area hotels

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
HelloBrooklyn.com—Attractions
Links to information on several family-oriented attractions

Visitors to Brooklyn Links
Links to information on such attractions as the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and Nellie Bly Amusement Park

Cultural Activities
HelloBrooklyn.com—Arts
Information on book readings, museums, galleries, theater and dance performances, and more

About.com: Brooklyn
Information on art-related events such as the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival and Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival

Welcome Back to Brooklyn: Highlights
Highlights of the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival

Recreation
qsearchny.com
Links to Brooklyn-area baseball, golf, basketball, bicycling, fishing, football, soccer, and more

Nightlife and Entertainment
About.com—Brooklyn Nightlife
Links for information on music clubs, bars, and dance clubs

Newyorktoday.com—Bars Browse
Comprehensive rundown of bars and nightclubs in Brooklyn—with links and location information

MEDIA

Books
The National Geographic TRAVELER : New York How to order The National Geographic TRAVELER: New York from the National Geographic store

Barnes & Noble.com—Bronx
A listing of Bronx-related titles sold by Barnes and Noble

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

Brooklyn Tourism Council
Information on art-related activities, events, and places to visit

New York Company & Visitors Bureau
Visit NYC
A photo gallery and maps—plus, information on events, itineraries, and weather