New York City

Visitors intent on making up their own minds about the self-proclaimed "center of the universe" will first want to arm themselves with this indispensable guide. Author David Ellis, a New York native, provides far-reaching coverage of the sights, hotels, and restaurants of the city, while augmenting the practical information with fascinating historical and cultural facts. Emphasizing Manhattan, with its excellent museums, architecture, and nightlife, this guide also celebrates the outer boroughs. Reflecting New York's multicultural mosaic, it points the way to great ethnic neighbourhoods and explores gay and lesbian city life. Maps help to make sense of the city's transportation system.