111 Places in New York That You Must Not Miss [Paperback]

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.Jo-Anne Elikannwas born in Brooklyn, grew up in Queens, and lives in Manhattan. A freelance writer, artist, and photographer, her proudest achievement is having raised six children in an NYC apartment. She's a New Yorker through and through; a lifelong explorer of its incredible nooks and crannies.Susan Luskhas had a long career in publishing as an art director, magazine designer, book editor, author, photographer, and indie publisher. She co-authored111 Shops in New York You Must Not Misswith her partner Mark Gabor. Born and bred in New York City, she never tires of exploring it to unearth new little gems hiding in plain sight.The Afro Archives Black gold on Malcolm X Boulevard | 10 The Algonquin Lounge Legendary literary lair | 12 Alice Austen House Photographic memory | 14 AsiaStore at Asia Society Museum within a muselCn