How to use New York City Subway?

1. If you are looking for a subway station, look for these iconic green lamps (they look like a Poké Ball).

2. Before entering the station make sure the line you need goes through there. Also, make sure you are entering the direction you need (uptown or downtown train).

3. If you need to go uptown for example, and the sign says downtown, just cross across the street, usually you will find there the entrance you are looking for.

4. Before stepping on the train, make sure this is the train you want. You can find the letter or number of the train on the train's windows. Multiple lines stop on the same platform.

5. To ride the subway you'll need to buy a subway metro card. You can fill your card with either value or time.

6. You can pay separately for each ride $2.75. As long as you are not leaving the station it is considered a single ride. So you can switch subway lines without paying more money.

7. You can buy a 7 day pass for $33 or a monthly pass for $121

8. The trains are very long, the same station may have multiple exits. Your position on the train, front, back or middle can get you closer to the exit you need.

9. There is free wifi in all of Manhattan subway stations.

10. Navigating in the city is very easy with Google Maps or CityMapper apps.

You can check the live videos on my page - How to use the subway? Part I and Part II, there you can see exactly how is everything look like.

Also, if you like the subway you might consider visiting the New York Transit Museum. You can find more recommendations on what to do during your visit here: What to do in New York?

Let me know if you have any further questions, I would love to help!

What to do in New York?

Hey guys,

In this post, you'll find suggestions and recommendations on what to do in the city. I usually share this list with family and friends visiting the city and I'm happy to share it with you too.😊

1. Walkthrough Central Park.
2. Explore Broadway - you can find Times Square, Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, Union Square and so much more if you walk on Broadway between 48-14 street.
3. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset and finish at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
4. Enjoy the view from the High Line, visit the Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel.
5. Check out, Chelsea Market.
6. Find cool stores and gorgeous Manhattan views from Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
7. During the weekend go-to colorful Little Italy and explore the food at Chinatown.
8. Take the subway to Coney Island, there you'll find a great beach, amusement park, and the New York aquarium.
9. Enter the online lottery for, Lion King, Wicked and Book of Mormon
10. Metropolitan Museum - Don't forget to check out the rooftop.
11. Natural History Museum - Pay as you wish and spend the day with dinosaurs.
12. MoMA - go on Friday evening, it's free of charge.
13. Eat at Shake Shack.
14. Picnic at Washington Square Park
15. Take a ride to the Oculus and World Trade Center, while you're there don't forget to visit the charging bull, fearless girl and Trinity Church.
16. Look at Lady Liberty from Battery Park.
17. Take a ferry to Staten Island to take a closer look at Lady Liberty.
18. Eat Lava Cake at Spot Dessert Bar.
19. If you like sugar and photogenic drinks - go to Sugar Factory restaurant.
20. Shopping - 34 street from 8 avenue and east.
21. Shopping - take a bus to Jersey Gardens outlet for some great deals. Take a coupon book at the information center. Also, since this is a mall, you can visit it during a rainy or a really cold day.
22. Great rooftop - 230 Fifth, you can check out the view from there on the Empire State Building free of charge.
23. Go to Bar 65 at Rockefeller Center at sunset. Remember to wear nice clothes or they wouldn't let you in.
24. On Friday before noon - go to Brooklyn Botanical Garden, it's free. While you there, cross the street and walk through Prospect Park.
25. If you have an international passport, you can get additional 10% discount at the Macy's store.

Join our 'What to do in New York?' Facebook group to keep track with upcoming events and activities in the city.

If you are visiting New York, you'll probably find this post helpful as well: How to use New York Subway? 

That is it for now, I hope you found this information useful. Let me know if I forgot anything and I'll be happy to add it to the list.

See you soon,
Mickey