Whether it's breakdowns, delays, overcrowding, annoying passengers, or blasting the wrong temperature, riding New York City’s public transit system can make for taxing travel. The subway or bus ride will undoubtedly get you to your destination, but you won’t necessarily arrive in the same condition in which you left. Meticulously described in Jonathan Lethem's 2004 Harper’s memoir "Speak, Hoyt Schermerhorn," the crime and intrigue and sheer anonymousness of the subways nonetheless lends a small …More

So it’s a rainy day in New York City? So what? You could just sit in your hotel room watching reruns of “Seinfeld,” or you could climb out of the bed and check out some of these interesting destinations.  Hey, you’re in New York City. Don’t waste the day just ordering room service and watching TV. Don’t worry—all these destinations are indoors. So you’ll stay dry but you’ll also stay interesting.  Who says you have to be an adult all the time? Toys R …More

New York City is easy to navigate with an extensive subway, bus and taxi cab system. When visiting for a week or weekend, purchase a metro card from a bodega or subway station. If you are unsure how frequently you are going to travel or if you plan on traveling often, an unlimited metro card is the best deal. Unlimited metro cards are good for subways and buses so you can hop on and off of them at any time. If you need to get somewhere far fast, take the subway. Look for platforms marked uptown or downtown, …More