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<p><b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket</i></b> <b><i>New York City</i></b> is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Take in the view from the top of the Empire State Building; browse the world-class collection at the Met, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for iconic photo ops; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of New York City and make the most of your trip!</p><p><br></p><p>Inside <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket</i></b> <b><i>New York City</i></b>: </p><p><b>Up-to-date information - </b>all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak</p><p><b>Full-color </b>maps and travel photography throughout</p><p><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests</p><p><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</p><p><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</p><p><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</p><p><b>User-friendly layout</b> with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time</p><p><b>Convenient pull-out city map</b> (included in print version), plus over [number of maps] color neighborhood maps</p><p><b>Covers</b> Lower Manhattan &amp; the Financial District, SoHo &amp; Chinatown, West Village, Chelsea &amp; the Meatpacking District, Upper West Side &amp; Central Park, Upper East Side, Midtown, Union Square, Flatiron District &amp; Gramercy, East Village &amp; Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and more</p><p><br></p><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket</i></b> <b><i>New York City</i></b><b>,</b> an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fi