![]() ![]() It depends on the subway, however I always love taking the N, Q, and 7 trains in Queens due to the fact that you’re above ground. When showing friends around, they worry that they’ll be missing out if they take the train, however, if you take the train in some of the boroughs outside of Manhattan, you’ll have a very scenic train ride. It’s good to see one neighborhood, hop on the train to the next, and then hop back on the train once you’re done. READ MORE Your insider guide to Astoria, Queens with the best things to do in Astoria NYĪlthough you might think that walking is a good idea (and you can see a lot), your feet will be killing you by the end of day 1. Although I definitely encourage you to walk around New York, it’s best to limit your walking to smaller neighborhoods where you won’t be going 6+ blocks without seeing anything you’re interested in. ![]() It takes a while to get around New York, so take public transit in between neighborhoods. I consider this one of my most important tips for first-time visitors to NYC. The only thing is that you need to “reserve ” the spot then show your deal to the parking attendant. If you don’t have a choice, my dad swears by the BESTPARKING app for checking deals at various parking garages to find the cheapest ones and getting coupons by reserving a spot. It’s typical to pay at least $25 per day. If you’re visiting New York City and you have a car, the best thing to do is to find a parking lot near a New Jersey transit station or Newark airport and park it there. Most New Yorkers also hate paying the bridge tolls, even if they get a discount. You can’t really avoid them, so if you can find reasonable parking, it’s nice not needing to deal with parking and driving in New York City. When my husband drove with me to New York, he was shocked about the cost of the bridges, which are not cheap. In general, I don’t recommend driving or parking in New York City. If you’re in Manhattan, imagine a grid with yourself looking up (uptown) and to the right (east). Check before you pay to get into the subway station as you might need to exit to get to the other side.Įast Bound/ West Bound and Uptown / Downtown can be a bit confusing if the endpoint is in a different borough, but a good subway map should help you figure out the endpoint. You need to know which entrance you need for the subway via the direction that you’re headed. ![]() Don’t get on the local train because it will take twice the time. The regular train will stop at the majority of the stops (with skipping some) while the express trains will skip on average half the stops. Don’t get on the express subway or bus unless you’re sure that it’s going to stop off where you want it to. (Thanks to Mae Ahern for this amazing photo.)Įxpress v. In that case, feel free to go crazy over it. It’s only okay if someone has a kitten that they’re carrying on the subway. ![]() Like, you’re allowed to look around ~subtly, but don’t be that creep who stares directly at someone the whole time. Subway etiquette includes NOT making eye contact. The week unlimited subway pass is worth it if you’ll be taking the train a lot over 4-5 days. I’m not really sure where the stigma of the subway comes from, but I promise you: I’ve never met a mole person (although I admit: count the rats is a real game that I play with friends). Public Transit in New York is great, including the subway.ĭon’t be afraid of the subway in NY besides the handrails. If you want to call a taxi in New York City, this is how to do it: Stand on the curb NOT by a bus stop, put your arm confidently UP and stand there intensely looking at the cars. Urban legend? Probably, but better safe than sorry. There’s always some horror story about them. Side note: When you’re walking, you’ll see metal grates and cellar doors. Taxis are generally very expensive in New York and if you’re in a rush, traffic will make it about the same speed (or slower) than the subway. You know the movies where the hero calls a cab in New York and rushes to tell the one that he/she loves her/him? You won’t make it in time in real life. This is also one of the most diverse counties in the United States!) NYC taxis are slow due to traffic and there is a proper way to call a taxi. ( Hint: I grew up in Queens, which is also where LaGuardia Airport and JFK are located. When I ask if they’ve been to Queens, it’s always a no. I cannot tell you how many times people have told me that they’ve been to New York and they’ve done everything. That includes Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. Most people only associate New York City with Manhattan, however New York has so much more to offer, including four other boroughs. If you are looking for more in-depth travel advice about Belgium and the Netherlands, I created a guidebook on behalf of Moon Travel about Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges. ![]()
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