The best New York City has to offer — in your pocket.

The Pocket Rough Guide to New York City is your essential guide to the cultural capital of the United States, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars in an easy-to-use format, and a full-color pull-out map.

Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, kids in tow or a tight budget to stick to, Rough Guides' itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of New York" section picks out the city's highlights you won't want to miss, from the world's foremost Natural History Museum to exhilarating viewpoints like the towering Empire State and elegant Brooklyn Bridge.

Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the best places to eat, shop, stay — and stay out late — in the city that never sleeps.

All the sights, accommodation, restaurants, shops and bars are pinpointed on full-color maps, and there's also a handy pull-out map for easy navigation. The Pocket Rough Guide to New York City takes you right to the heart of Manhattan and the vibrant outer boroughs so you can make the most of your time.