For many, the subway system in New York City is a mess of trains and crowds. In reality, the metro system is the most economic and efficient means of public transportation; it is also the best way to learn the city. It shows the true side of New York with it’s residents and experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Grab a friend and take off on a subway adventure and explore the city like never before.
The rules of this game are simple and easy. One, get a metro card at any of the vendors in each station and then pick a train line. Depending on where you are, look on a map and see which trains leave from your starting station. Whether it be the 1 train, the A train or the M train, decide if you want to head uptown or downtown. While on the subway, pick a number between one and ten and that will be how many stops will pass before you get off. I recommend staying within Manhattan because it is easy to navigate the grid-like streets and find your way home easily.
For just $2.25 New York opens up. Take the 1 train from Penn Station, go uptown, and you might find yourself wandering along Amsterdam Avenue among brownstones and ultra-chic brasseries. Go downtown to NYU’s campus and experience the life and scene at Washington Square Park and the incredible vintage stores on Bleeker Street. For the adventurous spirit, taking the N,R, or Q train may take you to Williamsburg, Brooklyn; an up and coming artists’ community or take the trek out to Coney Island for a truly unforgettable experience! The possibilities are endless and after a few rounds of The Subway Game, you might just consider yourself to be a true New Yorker.
It obviously shows how easy the subway must be for you when you use it compared to the majority of people who will get lost in a second.
ReplyDeleteI like how you talked about how to travel on a train without getting lost, because i get lost all the time.
ReplyDeletei hate trains i dont know how you do it! But you make it look so easy not to get lost!
ReplyDeleteI hate the subway, I hear all the other cities underground railways are much better.
ReplyDeleteI disagree totally, subways are the way to go. If you try it once I promise you it's how you will get around the city form then on.
ReplyDeleteSubways are really the only mode of transportation I use when I'm in New York. Whenever I travel to other cities (Chicago or Houston for example), I'm always reminded of how lucky we are to have the MTA and the country's largest mass transit system. It makes getting around so much easier.
ReplyDeleteThese tips seem to be very helpful. I hope to make the trip and follow your advice!
ReplyDeleteI really like it, the subway of NYC, it's perfect. much much much better than China.
ReplyDeleteSubways are very convinient, best way to get around hands down. Once, I was on the subway and some drunk guy threw up on the floor. It was pretty sweet.
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