The Big Apple is ripe for the picking with this indispensable new travel guide. New York, New York, it's the town everyone wants to visit. With the revitalization of Times Square, drastically reduced crime rate, and a solid ecomomy, the Big Apple is more welcoming than every before. This helpful, thorough guide demystifies New York City and makes it accessible for even the greenest tourist. Chock-full of informaton and must-know tips, New York City For Dummies will have even first-time visitors hailing cabs and catching subway trains like natives. You'll find Tons of maps and savvy advice for making the city manageable Strategies for seeing all the top sights, from the Statue of Liberty to the Metropolitan Museum of Art--with inside advice on beating the crowds and planning a practical, fun itinerary The best hotels and restaurants in every price category All the shopping highlights, from swank Madison Avenue boutiques to Delancey Street bargains The lowdown on entertainment, from which clubs are in--and how to get in--to getting twofers" for popular Broadway shows