The unbeatable quirky fully illustrated insider's guide to New York City. Now in its 13th
edition. Part of the bestselling international 111 Places series of city guides. New York
New York - a crazy quilt of evolving neighborhoods trends and tastes and home to natives and
newcomers of every nationality ethnicity and outlook. New York City's history and grand
ambitions live in every street park and hidden alleyway. This unusual guidebook invites the
adventurous and curious to explore a wildly diverse selection of little-known places
including: a trapeze school a giant Buddha in a former porno theater a Coney Island sideshow
Louis Armstrong's home a Central Park croquet court a Gatsby-era speakeasy and a secret
balcony where slaves worshiped 200 years ago. Play chess with the masters on a Midtown
office-tower wall have a pint at a legendary prizefighter's hangout in Soho whisper messages
across a crowded train station. Unexpected and quirky most of these destinations are so
under-the-radar they will astound even longtime New Yorkers who thought they knew it all!
Revised and updated edition.
