New York City reached record levels of tourists and tourism in 2008 hosting 47 million visitors, including 9.8 million visitors traveling from abroad, also a record. (nbcnewyork.com) Forbes Traveler includes New York City with high honors on so many of its travel ranking and categories including: America's 30 Most Visited Cities; World's Most Stunning Skylines; Best Guided City Walking Tours; World's Best Party Cities; America's Best Street Food; Most Bike Friendly Cities; Top 10 Shopping Districts; and Sexiest Rooftop Bars. The Unofficial Guide to New York gives honest opinionated streetwise advice to help experience the vast variety of New York City experiences available for every taste and budget.