Nearly 35 million people visit New York City every year, making it one of the world's top destinations. This culturally diverse city has seen tourism increase 28 percent since 1996 and is expected to rise again throughout 2003. This is the most up-to-date guide of New York City available. It offers a great mix of the cultural and practical, with options in all price ranges, including a brand new dining critic who sheds light on the Big Apple's incredibly diverse restaurant scene. The entire book has been reorganised to make things even easier to find, with 'cross-street' references (a must for navigating the city) now included in every entry. It contains a pleasing mix of the 'hip and trendy' and the traditional New York tourist spots. A completely up-to-date downtown section, which includes information on touring Ground Zero, plus an expanded museum section that includes the new and celebrated American Folk Art Museum, the Neue Galleries and the recent expansion of the Asia Society. Furthermore, it details up-to-date sights, activities, restaurants, hotels, nightlife and shopping listings, and features coverage of the latest local trends and top spots. It also contains a jam-packed Smart Travel Tips A-Z chapter, plus Great Itineraries, Fodor's Choice, and web addresses.