City Walks: New York: 50 Adventures on Foot
by Martha Fay
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Author: Martha FayEdition: Cards
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07
ISBN: 0811838447
Number of pages: 50
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Book Review: fun but not comprehensive
Summary: 4 Stars
Our family recently returned from a visit to Manhattan. We used 5 or 6 texts as well as this boxed set of walking tours. The set consists of 50 3-3/4 by 5-1/2 inch heavy stock cards and a folding master card that shows all the walks in the context of a five bouroughs map.
There are 5 walks in Central Park, 8 Midtown, 3 north of the park and 19 south of the Flatiron Building. Two walks cover The Bronx, two are in Queens, 5 in Brooklyn. Each walk card shows a map on one side, of about a square mile, complete with Metro stops and a trail marked out; on the other side the text (which is smallish, but I'm glad for that because there's such a wealth of information one could fit on each card!) that points out historic buildings and architectural features and tells a few stories about the character of the area as well as its characters.
It was very convenient to grab a few cards as we went out the door. Also, after we got back and looked at pictures, it was easy to find that tour and get some information about it.
The only complaint is predictable. Each walking tour could handle a booklet, so a few hundred words is, of course, inadequate. There is no information about restaurants; again, that's understandable, but maybe more information could be included on the maps?
I would buy them again.
Summary of City Walks: New York: 50 Adventures on Foot
Bustling and vibrant, New Your City invites on-foot exploration. The cards in this deck guide you through 50 walking adventures, offering detailed maps and insider information. From Nolita's quaint boutiques and the chic galleries of Chelsea to Central Park and the vaulted ceilings of Grand Central Station, you'll discover the locals' favorite places to eat, drink, rest, walk, and play -- in addition to tidbits of the history of Manhattan and the boroughs. Pick any card and hit the sidewalks of New York!Atlases & Maps Books
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