This guide, which is printed in easy-to-read type, contains: Smart itineraries, including for families, honeymoons, and short staysLocal knowledge on the best places to eat--and how to avoid tourist traps. Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and subway stops. Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours and more, so you'll never have to guess--plus invaluable info about what you'll need to reserve in advanceAdvice on how to avoid the crowds at the city's top attractions, and which observation deck to choose. Full-color New York City subway mapFun, informative, historically rich self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with maps. Picks in all price categories so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating system. Advice on the best shopping neighborhoods and streets, plus stores you likely won't find anywhere else in the United States. Strategies for choosing the right shows to see on Broadway, off Broadway and at the city's many cultural institutions, plus info on how to ALWAYS save money on tickets. A look at the city's storied nightlife that spans everything from how to get tickets to Saturday Night Live (and other shows) to the city's most welcoming and, sometimes eccentric, bars and dance clubs. Smart advice on saving on flights to New York, getting in from the airport, getting to the city other ways, and saving money on transportation once you're hereInfo you won't find elsewhere on all of the free and fabulous activities and attractions the city has on offer.