Manhattan, Spotlight on Midtown: City Slicker Map

Rating:
Summary: Essential for even a casual visitor
Review: Having looked at dozens of NYC maps, I can comfortably say that this is the absolute best for the area it covers -- from 30th to 66st. The map is laminated for use even in the rain. Moreover, it's so well constructed that it can be refolded in any direction and has no critical details in the foldlines that may become obscured upon use. It's the only map that shows the actual building names for everything from Carnegie Hall to museums to the Hudson Hotel to Macy's with different colors for hotels, shops, restaurants etc. The map also includes a subway map as well as thoroughly decent index. It's not pocket-sized so has to go in a backpack, purse, or other carryall but this is still the one I carry with me at all times when I'm in NYC.

Rating:
Summary: Essential for even a casual visitor
Review: Having looked at dozens of NYC maps, I can comfortably say that this is the absolute best for the area it covers -- from 30th to 66st. The map is laminated for use even in the rain. Moreover, it's so well constructed that it can be refolded in any direction and has no critical details in the foldlines that may become obscured upon use. It's the only map that shows the actual building names for everything from Carnegie Hall to museums to the Hudson Hotel to Macy's with different colors for hotels, shops, restaurants etc. The map also includes a subway map as well as thoroughly decent index. It's not pocket-sized so has to go in a backpack, purse, or other carryall but this is still the one I carry with me at all times when I'm in NYC.