New York City has one of the most extensive transit systems in the world, which makes getting around the huge metropolis convenient and cheap. But with 24 subway lines, a complex bus system, varied schedules and regular service interruptions, traversing the city can be confusing. One of the best ways to learn your way around […]
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Walks of New York’s New Video Series
Walks of New York has launched a YouTube Channel! The site features a series of original videos offering insider tips and candid advice on New York City. Walks of New York is dedicated to helping visitors, as well as New Yorkers, enjoy the best of New York City. To that end, we’ve created a variety […]
Underground Art: Artworks of New York’s Subway
New York’s City’s Subway system is an integral part of life for New Yorkers. It is known to be convenient, fast, relatively efficient – but seldom visually appealing. But did you know the subway is home to many fine works of art? In fact, there are several treasures by famed contemporary artists hidden in plain […]
NYC No Pants Subway Ride (Updated 2014)
New Yorkers love an opportunity to misbehave, and playful annual events like NYC Pillow Fight and Water Fight NYC grow larger every year. On January 12, 2014 the largest, most uninhibited event of them all returns: the No Pants Subway Ride. At 3:00pm participants will meet, take to the subway, and take off their pants. It’s […]
Best Things to do in NYC: Visit Grand Central Terminal
New York’s Grand Central Terminal isn’t just a train depot—it’s the symbol of a bygone era and one of the most popular attractions in the world. But just because you’ve seen this iconic place in pictures and movies, don’t think that you know everything about it. The titanic train station is sitting on a treasure trove […]
No Pants Subway Ride 2012
Wanna be part of a real “flash mob”? Well, grab your skivvies and Metrocard and join the No Pants Subway Ride 2012! The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual event staged by Improv Everywhere, described as “an international celebration of silliness.” This year over 50 cities worldwide will participate. The idea behind No Pants […]