rience New York City travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Sip cocktails at Little Branch in Manhattan, eat an epic bagel from Zabar's, discover the High Line's urban oasis - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

Inside Lonely Planet's ExperienceNew York City:

- Local experts share their love for the real New York City, offering fresh perspectives into the city's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful

- In the knowtips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks

- Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - embrace the epic punk history of the East Village and rock the night away; head to Williamsburg, the craft beer mecca, to try experimental brews; find glorious water views from Hudson River Park

- Experience the perfect day with our local writers who share their ideal itinerary from morning to afternoon and night

- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views

- Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack

- Easy day trip building tools so you can escape to exciting nearby destinations that feel worlds apart

- Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

- Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey

- Covers Upper West Side, Midtown, Chelsea & Greenwich Village, Tribeca & the Financial District, SoHo & Chinatown, Brooklyn, East Village & the Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Harlem, Queens

Lonely Planet's Experience New York City is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the city's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts - and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget.

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).