BASICS

Deciding When to Go
Lonely Planet—Destination New York
Lonely Planet’s take on the best time to visit New York City

Planning Your Itinerary
Visit NYC
Sample itineraries for first-time visitors, families, museumgoers, outdoor enthusiasts, and shoppers

Getting There
Quick AID: JFK International Airport
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
Type in “New York, NY”—area codes appear instantly

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel—New York, New York
Seven-day forecast, current weather conditions, and severe-weather alerts—plus, weather news and satellite maps

Staying Safe
How to Avoid Getting Robbed in New York
Safety tips to live by when visiting the city

ESSENTIALS

Where to Eat
CitySearch: New York City Restaurants
Extensive database of restaurants—searchable by price range, neighborhood, and cuisine type

Kerry’s Restaurant World: New York
Listing of restaurants with price ranges and information on neighborhoods—plus, links to menus

Dining Guide—New York
Restaurant listings organized by neighborhood

Epinions.com—Reviews of New York
Links to restaurant reviews and news

Where to Stay
New York Hotel Listings
Information on amenities and room rates for New York City hotels

Hotel Reservation Network—New York
Offerings from Hotel Reservations Network, a group that offers room rates of up to 70 percent off the published rates

Downtown New York Hotels and Vacations
Links to hotels, with property ratings and information on location and features

How to Get Around
New York City Transit Home Page
Information on the metro bus and subway systems, with schedules, fares, and maps

New York Taxi & Car Service
Contact numbers for car and taxi services

THINGS TO DO

Attractions
New York City Guide—Attractions & more
Links for information on area attractions, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, and Rockefeller Center

New York Flea Markets
Links to the city’s famous flea markets, for everything from clothing and antiques to kitchenware and artworks

Cultural Activities
New York Hotel Discounts and City Guide
Information on museums and theaters—plus, details on area attractions, including the Statue of Liberty and New York Botanical Garden

New York Event Guide
A calendar with dates for festivals and parades

Recreation
New York City Recreation Guide
A recreation guide, with activities organized by category, including family fun, spectator sports, and NYC biking

NYC.GOV—Sports
Links to information on organized sports and professional sports teams

Nightlife and Entertainment
New York Nightlife Guide
Reviews of various New York City dance and music clubs

NightGuide—New York
Information on dance clubs, comedy acts, pubs, and bars—organized by neighborhood and by category

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—New York City
Listing of New York City-related titles sold by Barnes & 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

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Links for information on tours, restaurants, transportation, accommodations, and more

New York City & Company Visitor Information Center
Photo gallery and maps—plus, information on events, itineraries, and weather

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