New York is much more than the gateway to opportunity it s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation; a place where one is truly free to be themselves. Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book

Full Color Guide

Pull-out City Map

843 acres of Central Park plus map!

247 hand-picked restaurants

176 ways to swipe your plastic

84 museums & galleries

11 walking tours

Feature coverage of top sights

Range of planning tools

In-depth background on New York s food scene