Selling subway swipes is illegal. While not technically on the subway, I do want to point out another scam that tourists fall for often. If you take the train to South Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, you will be approached by officially looking people with vest as you exit the ...
The most common mistake tourists commit is take an express train and then wondering why it does not stop at certain local stations. step 1: Finding and entering the subway station Start out with your physical map or the map on your mobile phone (or ask a local) to find the closest ...
As local tour guides who not only use the subway for personal transport but also for our tours, this is definitely one of the topics we get asked about the most. And, it's our hope, that this post will help you determine which form NYC subway MetroCard is best for you. And, if yo...
Access the market by the 59th Street-Columbus Avenue subway station - you don't have to enter the subway so you can stop by the market for free.21. See Where Alexander Hamilton LivedHead to the Hamilton Heights section of Upper Manhattan to see where Alexander Hamilton, one of America's ...
How to Get There:Honestly,just take any subway line to Times Square since you can easily walk to the Morgan Public Library from there. 8. Merchant’s House Museum Hidden away along the border of Noho and the East Village is one of the most unusual things to do in NYC – the Merchant...
In this guide, we put together twelve NYC’s hidden spots for a unique visit to the city. In This Article Going Off-The Beaten Path In New York City Highlights of NYC off the Beaten Path #1 Abandoned City Hall subway station #2 Roosevelt Island #3 Berlin Wall pieces #4 Red Hook Neigh...
Many first time New York visitors find the subway stations extremely intimidating. But once you get the hang of it, there’s no better way of getting around the city. New York has a vibrant subway network, with stations every other street corner. And while you wait in one of the stations...
Nearest subway stations Canal Street (4, 6 and the NQRW trains) and East Broadway (F train). What else is nearby? The Lower East Side, The Bowery and Little Italy. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best things to do in NYC for locals and tourists ...
An interesting and entertaining tour with lots of detailed history of how the subway system developed. The guide (AJ) had a deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. We visited several stations in lower Manhattan, rode a couple of trains, and got a quick ...
I also found the guide on this tour lacked as much knowledge as our first day guide.Simply put, I'd prefer to see Big Bus improve on their guides and their tour plans. We really enjoyed the red and blue and highly recommend them to o...