An illustrated travel guide to New York City, with activities for a four day visit, a brief history, lists of various sights and attractions covering restaurants, hotels, shopping, museums, nightlife, architecture, theaters, parks, and more, with maps and information on mass transit.

At head of title: Eyewitness travel. Includes index.

Introducing New York. Four great days in New York ; Putting New York on the map ; The history of New York l New York at a glance ; New York through the year ; The Manhattan skyline -- New York, area by area. Lower Manhattan ; Seaport and the Civic Center ; Lower East Side ; SoHo and Tribeca ; Greenwich Village ; East Village ; Gramercy and the Flatiron District ; Chelsea and the garment district ; Theater district ; Lower Midtown ; Upper Midtown ; Upper East Side ; Central Park ; Upper West Wide ; Morningside Heights and Harlem ; Farther afield ; Seven guidded walks -- Travelers' needs. Where to stay ; Restaurants and bars ; Shopping ; Entertainment in New York ; Children's New York -- Survival guide. Practical information ; Getting to New York ; Getting around New York ; New York street finder.