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Lonely Planet's top 10 city parks

In | By Amelia Thomas, Lonely Planet

Central Park, New York If you have an hour or two to spare, consider getting outside to clear the mind and exercise the calf-muscles in some of the best outdoor spaces in cities around the world. Read more…


Summer in the City: New York

In | By Amelia Thomas, Lonely Planet

People relaxing in Central Park South Pounding New York’s pavements at the height of midsummer might not seem the obvious recreational choice, there is no better time of year to enjoy the city’s balmy charms. Read more…


Brand new old New York

In | By Donna Wheeler, Lonely Planet

NYC hotel room A nostalgic yearning appears in décor and aesthetic of recently-opened hotels and restaurants. Old New York has become the next big new thing. Read more…


A perfect day in New York

In | By Ali Lemer, Lonely Planet

Brooklyn Bridge It’s not just a cliché: New York really is the city that never sleeps. Although you could spend a lifetime and still not see everything, even with one day to spare you can pack a lot in. Read more…


Treasure-hunting at Brooklyn Flea

In | By Jane Ormond, Lonely Planet

Brooklyn Flea Market, Brooklyn, New York An interview with the co-founder of Brooklyn's best open-air market, where more than 100 vendors sell vintage/antiques, craft/design items, food, and new clothing and jewellery. Read more…


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