This guide is for travelers unfamiliar with New York City and who want to see the major sites in a short visit of a week or so. Getting familiar with an unfamiliar subway system can be intimidating. Forget about driving a car or riding a bus in NYC's traffic! Once you use a good subway system, the rewards are well worth the initial effort. The book includes tips on how to use NYC's subway and navigation guide. The subway lets you obtain lodging in areas that are much more secure and economical. Get off that tour bus and tour the Big Apple your way.