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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. Here, we offer the best links on traveling to Manhattan.

BASICS

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

ESSENTIALS

Where to Eat
Dining in New York—Staten Island
A listing of Staten Island-area restaurants

Staten Island Restaurant Association
A comprehensive database of restaurant listings with links

Where to Stay
Staten Island Hotels
Information on area hotels, including the Staten Island Hotel and the Harbor House

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

Travel USA—Staten Island Ferry
Information on the Staten Island Ferry, with a link for a schedule

THINGS TO DO

Attractions
Staten Island Attractions
Information on many attractions, including the Staten Island Zoo, Silver Lake Park, and Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Goodfella’s Communities—Staten Island
Links to information on several area attractions, including South Beach Amusement Park and Boardwalk and Richmond Town Historic Village

Cultural Activities
Staten Island Galleries
Information on several local art galleries—plus, links to museums and theaters

NYC.GOV
A listing of Staten Island museums, with information on various collections

Shopping
Staten Island Store.com
An extensive database of Staten Island stores, organized by offerings

Recreation
The Staten Island Web
Information on a number of Staten Island’s parks and beaches

Staten Island Green & History Events
A listing of activities and events in Staten Island’s parks and beaches

Nightlife and Entertainment
Staten Island Live
A searchable database for movies, music clubs, theater, and more

All New York.com
A listing of nightclubs in several New York City boroughs

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—Staten Island
A listing of Staten Island-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

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Information on area business and a calendar of events