Top 7 Maps of New York City

1. Streetwise Manhattan Map

The Streetwise Manhattan map is my top choice for a map for visitors to New York City. It has a sturdy laminated finish, making it easy to fold and resiliant enough to survive repeat trips to New York City. I especially like the compact size of this map -- unfolded it is only the size of a piece of legal paper. The index covers neighborhoods, places of interest and museums. subway lines are included. Subway lines are included on the main map and which trains stop where is clearly marked. There is also a map that covers Manhattan buses. Unless you want to explore Queens or Brooklyn, this map is a good choice.

2. Pocket Pilot: New York City

smallest map folds to less than 4''... Available in other languages... features separate subway map including some coverage of brooklyn and queens... Broader overview map on back covers brooklyn queens and the bronx more thoroughly... Loaded with extras... 20 top sights including closest subway stops, nyc history. Index is very comprehensive

3. New Yorker's Manhattan Map

Smaller when folded than most of the other maps, this laminated map is a bit softer than the other maps, making it easy to stick in your back pocket. In addition to the street map, there are separate subway and bus maps, which is helpful when you're trying to plan a route on public transportation. Additionally, the subway map covers the entire subway system (not just Manhattan). The comprehensive index covers 100+ attractions, as well as parks and Central Park landmarks. There is also a list of useful phone numbers for transport, emergencies and airports on one panel of the map.

4. StreetSmart Folded Map: NYC, Manhattan with "Ground Zero" Detail

Less cluttered than most other laminated maps, which is nice if you might have trouble reading the tiny type on most maps. Subways are marked on main map, as well as separate subway map. An enlarged map of southern Manhattan offers helpful detail for exploring the area south of Canal Street. Unfortunately, attractions are marked on the main map with numbers, which might be a bit frustrating if you're not roughly sure where in Manhattan something is located.

5. Silver Lining's Best Map of Manhattan

Another option for a laminated New York City map, the index includes lots of landmarks and attractions. Many hotels are marked on the map which might be helpful if you are deciding where to stay, but it adds to the clutter of the map overall.

6. Official New York City Visitors Map

While not laminated, this map has one advantage over all the others -- it's available for free from the NYC & Company, New York City's official tourism marketing organization. If you chose to request the map in advance online, be sure to allow plenty of time for the map to arrive by mail before you depart. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy of the map at any of New York City's Official Visitor Information Centers.

7. Free Online New York City Neighborhood Maps

Want your New York City Maps right away? You can print out New York City maps for free with our New York City Neighborhood Map. Choose whether you want to print out an overview map or specific maps for individual Manhattan neighborhoods.

Manhattan Neighborhood Maps