Author's Note
Note
Why is New York so special?
New York at a glance
Characteristics of each district in Manhattan, the heart of New York
New York Travel Highlights

How to enjoy New York

[Theme 01] Enjoying the New York Skyline
[Theme 02] New York, the City of Art
[Theme 03] New York: An Exhibition Hall of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
[Theme 04] New York, the Mecca of Performing Arts
[Theme 05] Professional sports played by the strongest teams
[Theme 06] A Healing Trip to New York
[Theme 07] A space for contemplation filled with the scent of coffee

Eating in New York

New York's signature food
New York Pizza│Bagel│Steak
Eggs Benedict│New York Cheesecake
Cupcakes│Special Desserts
New York, the city where the best coffees gather, specialty coffee
New York Fine Dining
New York Brunch Cafe
New York Special Place
New York Food Hall
New York fast food

Shopping in New York

New York's representative shopping district
The ultimate one-stop shopping destination! Department stores
Half restaurant, half shop, half shopping mall
An edit shop that's fun just to browse
The fun of finding treasures at a vintage shop
An interior shop filled with sensory props
If low prices are important to you, go to a discount store.
The magic of American shopping: outlet malls
Souvenirs filled with travel memories
Fun shoe shopping
Beauty products better than direct purchase
Is it a pharmacy or a convenience store? A drugstore
Everyone's favorite mart shopping

Things to know about New York

History of New York
The person who led New York's present
Festivals and Events in New York
Practical Information for New York

Getting to New York

How to get to New York
New York City Transportation
New York Tour
New York Discount Pass
New York recommended itinerary
A regrettable but fulfilling 3 days for busy people
Five jam-packed days to see everything
7 days of leisurely enjoyment
[Theme Tour 1] Complete Conquest of Art Museums
[Theme Tour 2] An Architectural Tour on Foot
[Theme Tour 3] 3-Day Double-Decker Bus and Cruise with Kids

New York City area tours

Lower Manhattan
Financial District
World Trade Center (WTC)
Civic Center
Soho & Nolita
Soho
Nolita
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
West Village
East Village & Lower East Side
roar
Lower East Side
Hudson Yards & Chelsea
Hudson Yards
Chelsea
Meatpacking District
Union Square & Madison Square Park
Ladies' Mile Historic District
Herald Square & Midtown East
Korean District (K-Town)
5th Avenue
Times Square
Hell's Kitchen
Columbus Circle & Upper West Side
Upper East Side & Central Park
[Travel Plus] Roosevelt Island
Upper Manhattan
Harlem
Brooklyn & Queens
Dumbo
Park Slope
Williamsburg
Greenpoint
[Travel Plus] Coney Island
[Travel Plus] Long Island City (LIC)
New Jersey & Hudson Valley
Weehawken
Jersey City
Hudson Valley
Washington DC


Getting Ready to Travel

Planning a trip
Passport, visa, etc.
Budgeting Your Trip
Cash and card
Book a flight
Book your accommodation
Internet use
Baggage restrictions
Travel Packing Checklist
Departure
Transfer
Immigration inspection
Problems while traveling

Index

Jazz melodies echoing from the streets where dazzling lights and skyscrapers, art and freedom intertwine, and the night breeze blowing between the high-rise buildings.
New York is a living, breathing work of art in itself.
But isn't the reason we love New York so much beyond its glamour, its everyday life? A city where the blaring of car horns, elderly gentlemen enjoying coffee on park benches, and artists engaging in heated discussions in galleries coexist without a care in the world.
The latest edition of Friends New York, set in 2026, is a perfect travel guidebook written by travel writer Lee Ju-eun, who has lived in this city with all its contrasting charms for a long time and experienced it from the inside out.
Let's go see the New York you've dreamed of, the New York we love, with the latest edition of Friends New York, set in 2026.

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The perfect New York itinerary from a top travel writer who combines both trendiness and authenticity.

A comprehensive compilation of the best New York City information, curated by North American travel writers! It's packed with essential New York attractions, long-standing landmarks, and up-and-coming hot spots.
To help even first-time visitors to New York easily plan their itinerary, the author has thoroughly explored up-to-date public transportation information, museum and art gallery access, unique tourist attractions, and even hidden restaurants and shopping spots discovered over time.
In the latest edition of Friends New York, set in 2026, discover the most up-to-date New York City, one that's constantly changing!

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Explore New York through various themes including art, architecture, food, and shopping.

The first part of the latest 2026 edition of "Friends New York" is divided into three parts: Enjoy, Eating, and Shopping, introducing New York with various themes of things to see, eat, and buy.
Enjoy New York presents a variety of attractions that capture the essence of New York, including landmarks, art, architecture, and night views, organized by theme and presented in a fun way with vivid photos.
Eating New York selects the best restaurants in New York City, from fine dining to fast food, and features signature dishes like pizza, bagels, steak, and cheesecake.
Shopping New York introduces the shopping destinations you can enjoy in New York, a shopping paradise with world-class brands, recommended shopping items you can only find in New York, and even tips for shopping in New York.

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Just following along is half the battle! Recommended itineraries by date, theme, and region included.

If you're wondering what to do, what to eat, or where and how to have fun in New York, take a look at the author's years of expertise as a veteran traveler! Even Americans often ask her for travel advice, and she knows more about travel than most Americans. This author has meticulously crafted itineraries tailored to your schedule and preferences, allowing you to quickly and easily plan your own New York trip.
You can find recommended courses tailored to your travel period, such as '3 days full of regrets for busy people', '5 days packed with things to see', and '7 days to enjoy at your leisure'.
Additionally, themed tours, such as art museum tours, walking tours, and trips with children, will make your New York trip more colorful and fulfilling.
The page where the description of each region begins is organized so that the representative tourist attractions and major stations of each region are marked on a regional map for easy understanding at a glance.

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A special moment in New York! Including an emotional travel pictorial.

The latest edition of Friends New York, set in 2026, is filled with photos of New York's most beautiful moments.
“New York Travel Highlights,” selected by the author, and “Enjoying the New York Skyline,” which captures the city’s dazzling landmarks with stunning photos.
“Rooftop Bar View Restaurant” where you can enjoy the city’s night view full of lights captures the alluring side of the city that never sleeps.
“New York Street Art” shows that graffiti can be transformed into a great mural, showcasing the true beauty of graffiti that has recently crossed the boundaries of art.
In addition, let's meet scenes from New York City introduced through various themes such as architecture, performance/art, and professional sports in the latest 2026 edition of "Friends New York."

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Get a bird's eye view of New York City's complex streets and traffic with this handy New York map book!

Navigating the complex New York traffic is easy with just one Friends New York Mapbook.
The portable mapbook includes detailed area maps and a subway map of central Manhattan.
With this map book, you can easily find your way around New York City's complex traffic without getting confused, anytime, anywhere.
All subway stations introduced on the Mapbook map are marked with the station name and the route that passes through the station for added convenience.
For example, Broad St station is written as Broad St(J, Z) to indicate that both the J and Z lines pass through this station.
The New York City subway, which is notoriously difficult to navigate, with dozens of lines consisting of letters and numbers and similar station names in a row at similar distances, is not difficult at all with this map book.