Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New York City - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover New York City''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sailing past the Statue of Liberty, to strolling along the High Line, and enjoying the sweeping views of Manhattan from Brooklyn''s vibrant waterfront park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s PocketNew York City travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days 
• Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate New York City with ease 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions 
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood''s personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights 
• Discover ''A Few Surprises'' in a new feature that showcases New York City''s best kept secrets and rising trends 
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ''Getting Around'' section
• Make quick travel decisions using ''Trip Planning'' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance 
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of New York City
• Covers: Lower Manhattan; SoHo, Chinatown, Nolita & Little Italy; East Village & Lower East Side; West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District; Union Square, Flatiron & Gramercy; Midtown; Upper East Side; Upper West Side, Central Park & Harlem; Brooklyn plus a day trip to Coney Island

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet''s Pocket New York City.