This work includes: special chapter dedicated to booming Brooklyn and the Outer Boroughs; expanded Arts, Shopping, Sleeping & Eating coverage. It is the premiere guide for independent, do-it-yourself travel to New York City - highlights classic attractions and the off-beat, off-trail from the classic to the quirky. It has dedicated Music, Food & Architecture chapters. It is fully updated with coverage of new and pending attractions like the High Line and Brooklyn Bridge Park. There is lots of helpful tips for navigating New York City for children and improved, updated transportation and tech travel information.