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Pauline Frommer's highly personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. Her book has been New York City's top-selling guide for the last decade. It's published in full color, with dozens of engaging, helpful photos, and color maps.This guide, which is printed in easy-to-read type, contains:Smart itineraries, including for families, honeymoons, and short staysLocal knowledge on the best places to eat -- and how to avoid tourist trapsDetailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and subway stopsExact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours and more, so you'll never have to guess -- plus invaluable info about what you'll need to reserve in advanceAdvice on how to avoid the crowds at the city's top attractions, and which observation deck to chooseFull-color New York City subway mapFun, informative, historically rich self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with mapsPicks in all price categories so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating systemAdvice on the best shopping neighborhoods and streets, plus stores you likely won't find anywhere else in the United StatesStrategies for choosing the right shows to see on Broadway, off Broadway and at the city's many cultural institutions, plus info on how to ALWAYS save money on tickets.