Basics

Getting There
Mapquest
Street maps, driving directions, live traffic reports, yellow and white pages, and city and travel guides

New York City Department of Transportation
Comprehensive guide to getting around in New York City

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
A guide to getting around in New York City and the metro area—with links to all area airports

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T Worldwide Traveler-United States
A current list of state and city area codes

Determining Time Difference
Time and date.com
Direct link to the time and date in New York, New York

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
Current weather reports for New York, New York, including a ten-day forecast

Essentials

Where to Eat
Go New York City.com
Direct link to restaurants throughout the metro area

Zagat Survey
Reviews of over 20,000 dining establishments in New York City

New York City Visitors Network
Listing of full-service restaurants in the city

NYC.gov
Restaurant listings for New York City

Where to Stay
Places to Stay.com
How to make reservations at New York City hotels

NYC Convention & Visitors Bureau
Listing of New York City hotels by rate and neighborhood location

New York State Department of Tourism
Over 200 hotel listings for New York City

How to Get Around
NYC.gov
Transportation information within the city

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Comprehensive guide to getting around in the city

Things to Do

Attractions
New York State Department of Tourism
Over 190 listings for things to do in New York City

NYC.gov
Links to New York City’s most famous attractions

Go-New York City
Links to major attractions, museums, and tours in the city

Forgotten NY
Comprehensive guide to historical New York City attractions

Cultural Events
Go-New York City
Information on activities and theater performances throughout the city

City Guide Magazine
A weekly update on what to do and see in New York City

NYC.gov
Cultural calendars compiled

Recreation
NYC.gov
Information on the city’s professional and college teams as well as other recreational facilities

New York State Department of Tourism
Outdoor adventures in the New York City area

National Park Service
New York City-area national parks, monuments and historic sites

Shopping
End Point, New York
Alphabetical listing of shops around New York City—with listings of surrounding hotels and restaurants

Go-New York City
Comprehensive listing of shops in each New York City borough

References

Map Links
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Subway and bus route maps

Yahoo! Maps
Direct link to New York City street maps

Media

Books
Rough Guides
Rough Guides take on travel to New York

Magazines & Newspapers
The New York Times
The online version of the city’s classic newspaper

New York magazine
The online version of New York magazine

TimeOut
The online version of TimeOut New York magazine—the complete guide to entertainment in the city

Radio
New York Radio Guide
Essential guide to radio programming in the city

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