This #1-selling guide features over 1,450 nightlife reviews-that's a lot of cocktails! Shecky's staff damages their livers so you don't have to. Good Day New York calls it "The Nightlife Bible."

In 2001, New York City welcomed 29.5 million domestic visitors, an increase of 80,000 or 0.3% over 2000's 29.4 million domestic visitors. New York City's increase in total domestic visitors was due to a 4.7% jump in domestic travelers from January 1 to September 10 over 2000? an increase large enough to offset New York's 7.5% decrease in domestic visitors after September 11. Before 9/11, overall domestic travel to New York City was up 4.7% from 2000. Following 9/11, overall domestic travel to New York City fell by 7.5% from 2000, compared with the nation's 5.2% decline. As of summer 2002, citywide hotel occupancy rates have rebounded to within one to two percentage points from where they were a year ago. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the city has restored public transportation sooner than it was thought possible and continuing to offer bargains and values to travelers, particularly in the downtown area. A city of museums continues to add and expand more: the city's newest is downtown's Museum of Sex.

New York City For Dummies helps you take a bite out of the Big Apple with handy tips on: When to go, how to get there, and how much it's all going to cost How to find the best the city has to offer, from top-ranked hotels in all budget categories to dining spots for both foodies and families. Where to go for the most worthwhile attractions from Battery Park to Central Park. How to plan your time whether you have two days or one week, special interests, or children in tow. Who to trust for a guided tour that suits your interests. What to do after dark from catching one of Broadway's most popular shows to dancing into the wee hours at a Chelsea night club.

With more than 1,000 places to drink, dance and lounge in New York City, who has time to keep tabs on the latest hot spots? Shecky does. "Shecky's Bar, Club & Lounge Guide" is your insider's source to New York's top nightlife spots.

New! The upcoming edition of our #1-selling guide will include over 1,500 nightlife reviews, from dive bars to swanky lounges and everything in between.