New York Essential Guide is pocket-size and packed with vivid photographs, color maps, insider tips and detailed descriptions - everything travelers need for a successful trip. Travel experts who have been there and done it all tell where to stay, dine, shop, be entertained, and take the children. The In the Know section steers visitors with limited time to the best places to experience local flavor, while user-friendly maps and lots of practical information about currency, transportation, language, and the like assist with day-to-day maneuvering. From the big-picture to the author's pick of the top 10 points of interest, these guides truly capture the essence of a locale.