When I arrive in NYC next week (can't wait !) I'd like to pick up a copy of the "Not For Tourists" guide to NYC 2004. Anyone know which store(s) are most likely to carry these ?

Also, since I plan on spending at least half a day in Brooklyn (where I'm going with a Big Apple Greeter - yihay!) , The Bronx and Queens, I think it may be a good idea to get a street guide to the whole of NYC. I'm considering going to some more "remote" places like Flushing, Jamaica in Queens and Fordham in the Bronx, and I guess it's not a very good idea to venture out there without being able to look up exactly where you are, in case there's a problem... I'd rather go for a book, not a map or set of maps. Any recommendations as to which one to get ? Would I be able to pick up a good, affordable one at the Strand Bookstore ?

Thanks for answering.
Chris.

Barnes nd Noble might carry it, though I do suggest you get a good guide book BEFORE you arrive!
I found the Streetwise map invaluable, they have several different ones for New York City: [www.streetwisemaps.com]
These maps are also sold by Barnes and Noble.
Have a great trip.

Thanks for the tip, I'll certainly check on those at Barnes and Noble.

Actually, I have several guidebooks on New York + a large Manhattan foldout map already. I'd just like to get a copy of NFT New York 2004 when I'm there, since I only recently found out about that series. It's too late to order by mail as I'm leaving for NYC next week. If I buy it there I can put it to use right away.

Anybody else here know about the NFT series, or where they might be available in Manhattan ?

Glad to hear you aren't leaving unprepared!

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