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The City That Never Sleeps can be awfully intimidating to someone who’s never been there before, and a little New York City travel advice is always very much appreciated. The following New York City travel guidebooks are sure to point newcomers in the right direction, while providing a handy reference for more experienced guests.

The Big Onion Guide to New York City: Ten Historic Tours (Paperback)
by Seth Kamil, Eric Wakin, Big Onion Walking Tours Staff

Authors Seth Kamil and Eric Wakin award-winning tours of New York's most popular neighborhoods are collected in one volume. This irreverent yet informative walking guide to NYC includes 10 walking tours, a 5-borough driving tour, informative sidebars, illustrations, and photos from the collection at the New York Historical Society.
Frommer's New York City 2006 (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)
by Brian Silverman

New York City sees more than 35 million every year, making it one of the top United States vacation destinations for both domestic and international travelers. Brian Silverman’s indispensable guide to the Big Apple covers the all newest hotels, and includes a full-color photo insert and giant foldout map.
Guide to New York City Landmarks (Guide to New York City Landmarks) (Paperback)
by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

This guide to New York landmarks and historic districts in all 5 boroughs includes more than 1,200 individual landmarks, 79 historic districts, landmark designation dates, 75 quick-reference maps and sections highlighting notable aspects of urban history and architecture.