New York draws millions of visitors each year in search of the city's glitz and glamour, lively arts scene, rich history, and immigrant heritage. The vibrant boomtown is experiencing a cultural and economic upswing that has brought new sights and sounds to its already rich cultural vistas. Travelers and residents alike turn to Time Out New York for discriminating takes on the best of what to see and do, and where and when to explore. From Museum Mile and Upper Fifth to Alphabet City and the Meatpacking District, this guide points visitors to both the well known and the under-the-radar sights. It showcases the Big Apple's myriad cultural attractions, including the newly re-opened Statue of Liberty and MoMA's splashy new digs, and covers its phenomenal food scene, from holes-in-the wall to haute cuisine to the hottest trends. This completely revised edition contains updated events listings for 2005 and reviews of all the hippest new spots, including hotels, bars, clubs, and shops.