The world's great cities are showcased in this exciting National
Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider
tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for
the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.
National Geographic Walking Guide New York shows you the most
important destinations to visit, the most popular places of interest,
and the best restaurants you don't want to miss. Visit the island of
Manhattan and its five neighborhoods, each with its own personalities
and attractions. If you're passionate about history, the southern tip of
the island recalls the preeminent role of the city as a commercial port
and destination for European immigrants. Retrace the literary splendor
of the past by strolling through the quiet streets of Greenwich Village
or follow in the footsteps of the alternative spirit of the East
Village. Don't miss the elite Upper East Side, home to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, and Central Park, the vast green area featured in more
than 200 films, and the residential Upper West Side. Heights and Harlem
are the best examples of urban redevelopment, while dynamic Brooklyn is
the neighborhood that inspires Woody Allen. Pop into Brooklyn's
magnificent museums, Prospect Park, and the Botanical Garden, stopping
at cozy bars and restaurants along the way.
