The mtanyct does not sponsor or endorse this web site. Oct 11, 2016 the new york city subway map is the one map that nearly everyone in the city consults constantly. The map below is included in the nyc insider printable guide and each neighborhood page includes the subways that go to that neighborhood. The lonely planet new york city guide both the pocket version and the larger book has a pull out map in the back folds up very small. Jul 16, 2015 find major streets, top attractions and subway stops with this map of the bronx in new york city. When looking at the map, you will see the different lines in different colors and numbers. Spitzys map of new york city, 12x18 inches, city map poster traveler, united states, modern wall decor art for living room, office, bedroom 4. Aaa s new york city travel guide offers all you need to plan and book your new york vacation. There are many subway lines and there are different trains that run on each line. Violence and crime on the subway peaked in the 1980s. In the 1970s, new york city was on the verge of bankruptcy. These files will remain sharp at any resolution on any device that reads pdf files. The second avenue subways lack of existence is part of new york city lore. Visitors map of new york city visitors guide to new york, the greatest allyearround vacation city catalog record only covers new york city, manhattan, and adjacent areas.
New york citys subway map made simple tips and tricks. Map, 1950 to 1959, new york, new york city library of. It has 245 miles or 394 km of routes on 691 miles or 1112 km of track. Asset 9 new yorks subway map like youve never seen it before. Experience the best attractions, the top things to do with kids and fun things to do with friends and family, including museums, shopping, sightseeing and dining at local restaurants. Find hotels, restaurants and a long list of fun things to do. Revised nov 2017streetwise manhattan bus subway map is a laminated subway map of manhattan, ny which conveniently folds to a. New york city subway photo in 2020 nyc map, new york city. New york city subway simple english wikipedia, the free. Streetwise manhattan map laminated city center street map of manhattan, new york michelin. Imagine if new yorks subway map had only three colors. During those difficult years, the metropolitan transportation authority the new york state agency that manages the transport network in the city and surrounding areas was receiving thousands of reports from. As you exit the subway station, dont stop at the top of the stairway and admire the scenery.
At that time, new york county manhattan island and part of the bronx, kings county. In this article i will tell you about nyc train map. Large detailed panoramic drawing map of lower manhattan ny city new york city. Map of manhattan, 1639, drawn by johannes vingboons.
Since the creation of the city of women map, the extension of the 7 line to hudson yards and the opening. The book includes 15 easytoassemble punchout train cars modeled after real historic trains. The nyc blue guide has great city maps, wonderful stories, historical insights and even diagrams of the insides of oftenvisited museums and buildings. Map, 1980 to 1989, new york, manhattan new york, n. Tips for riding the new york city subway system just a pack. Dec 02, 2019 the city has changed drastically over the past 40 years, yet the m. Building off a new york times feature that solicited reader input on the tchotchkes that best represent new york, robertss 2014 book is a compact, yet thorough, history of the greatest city in. Those traveling to the outer boroughs can be confident, however, that public transportationsubways, buses, ferries, or some combination of the threecan get you anywhere you wish to go in the city proper, whether it be the sandy shores of brighton beach, brooklyn, or yankee. The map is based on a new york city subway map originally designed by vignelli in 1972. New utrecht av n 18 av 20 av bay pkwy n n kings hwy n avenue u n 86 st n 62 st d 71 st d 79 st d 18 av 20 av d bay pkwy d d 25 av d bay 50 st d coney island. The boroughs are often used as a direction of travel for trains. Since the early 20th century, the neighborhood has been a significant africanamerican residential, cultural, and business hub, with a peak black population of 98. With an estimated 2018 population of 8,398,748 distributed over about 302.
The city has changed drastically over the past 40 years, yet the m. Located 1640 feet from the javits convention center and the lincoln tunnel, midtown convention center hotel. So take a minute and search for a subway map inside the station there is one in each station or ask the station attendant for a free subway map to go. To use the nyc subway, buy a metrocard at a machine, available in almost every station. New york subway map free new york map pdf nyc guidebook. According to nyc subway guide, when youre looking at the map of the new york city subway, youll see white and black dots. Because most travelers confine themselves to manhattan, i will, as well, in this section. New york city nyc, often called the city or simply new york ny, is the most populous city in the united states.
The great new york subway map book moma design store. Streetwise transitwise new york city subway map manhattan subway map. Map, 1950 to 1959, new york, new york city library of congress. Vintage massimo vignelli subway map new york, new york. Originally a dutch village, harlem was established in 1658 and annexed to new york city in 1873. When designer massimo vignellis redesigned new york city subway map appeared in 1972, people were less than enthusiastic. The new york city subway map is an anomaly among subway maps around the world, in that it shows city streets, parks, and neighborhoods juxtaposed among curved subway lines, whereas other subway maps like the london underground map do not show such aboveground features and show subway lines as straight and at 45 or 90degree angles. Download free new york maps new york subway map pdf, new york tourist map, new york attractions map and nyc guidebook. Printing for personal use is allowed but for best results, tile onto multiple sheets. New york citys subway map made simple tips and tricks from. Street and subway map of brooklyn, nyc time out new york.
The new york city subway system celebrated its 100th anniversary on october 27, 2004, but you can bring the romance of the old subway alive today with the subway punchout book. It is run by the metropolitan transportation authority mta. The best new york city novels by neighborhood the new. The ny subway map schedule changes slightly on the weekend. In over 40 years here the only time i ever saw human feces anywhere in nyc was on the stairs of a former homeless mens shelter. The new york city subway map as youve never seen it before. Manhattan elevated railway, cable car and streetcar system, 1899. The subway is the easiest and fastest way to get around manhattan and generally very safe. Since the early 20th century, the neighborhood has been a significant africanamerican residential, cultural, and business hub, with a. The ny subway is one of just a small handful of mass transit systems in the world that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Coppola, and each edition is only available in limited numbers. See nyc attractions on a map, plan your sightseeing with free nyc guidebook, dont miss on these free resources to make most of nyc trip. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Printable map of manhattan the international house is.
Jan 05, 2015 find streets, top attractions and subway stops with our map of brooklyn. How to read a new york city subway map getaway usa. Jun 20, 2017 imagine if new yorks subway map had only three colors. The creator hereby releases this map into the public domain and grants a license to use this image for any purpose. Lga airport marine air term only flushing main st 7 l nostrand av 3 crown hts utica av 3. Streetwise manhattan map laminated city center street map of. This excellent color photo book chronicles the history of nyc subway rolling stock. The nyc subway map, showing only the stations that are wheelchair accessible. Need a pocket size book with map showing landmarks new. Where previous versions relied on a more recognizable approach to the. New york city manhattan new york city forum tripadvisor. There are two such stretches, both along the irt seventh avenue line.
History of the new york city subway lines and routes list of new york city subway lines list of new york city subway services a division a division new york city subway interborough rapid transit company 1 new york city subway service 2 new york city subway service 3 new york city subway service 4 new york city subway service. Streetwise transitwise new york city subway map manhattan. I only wish i had purchased this one before i purchased the streetsmart manhattan. Those are the stations where you will catch the trains. The new york subway system operates in manhattan, queens, brooklyn, and the bronx. Find major streets, top attractions and subway stops with this map of the bronx in new york city. Download your free nyc subway map, printable guide, learn to use subway apps and get tips.
Trains that travel towards manhattan are manhattan bound trains. Nyc train map consists of 10 amazing pics and i hope you like it. In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. Reading a new york city subway map can be overwhelming if you dont know where or how to start. Google maps works just as well when you choose the public transportation option the little bus. Three of its most remarkable features are its amazing landmarks and cultural institutions, the diversity of its. Untapped new york unearths new york citys secrets and hidden. When the new york city subway first began operating in 1904, a single ride cost 5 cents, and riders used a paper ticket to enter the system. Historic maps of new york citys second avenue subway.
Heres what the nyc subway map looks like to a disabled. The best new york city novels by neighborhood by nancy aravecz, jefferson market libraryaugust, 2015. Washington, dc proposed subway system map, october 1944. The absolute beginners guide to the new york subway. You have to take one of the commuter trains mentioned previously to do so. The map shows all the commuter rail, subway, path, and light rail operations in urban northeastern new jersey and midtown and lower manhattan highlighting super bowl boulevard, prudential center, metlife stadium and jersey city. A free nyc subway map is available at most subway stations and also posted on the wall of every subway station, which are roughly nine blocks apart. The accordionfold pocket size travel map shows integrated subway lines, stations and bus map. Printable map of manhattan the international house is just.
The new york city subway is a rapid transit system that serves four of the five boroughs of new. Today new york city continues to be one of the largest safe cities in. New lots av 3 sutter avrutland rd 3 c j z 2345 westchester sq east tremont av 6 intervale av 25 prospect av 25 jackson av 25 o metswillets point 7q48 lga airport van siclen av z rush hours, f j other times 8 stgrand concourse 45 rw s a a l m s t e e r r r a 5 s 3 5 brooklyn new in. Unerring manhattan nyc subway map tourist maps of new york manhattan nyc subway map lincoln center subway map road map manhattan new york subway map cassie takes the subway a couple of times, once when something really bad happens, and i used. Now your only option to get through the turnstiles of a subway entrance is a metro card. Need a pocket size book with map showing landmarks new york. It is one of the biggest rapid transit systems in the world, with 472 stations. The property had changed hands and i guess the person who wanted access just had to go. But the metropolitan transportation authority, or mta, has come up with ingenious ways to help the tourist or newcomer get from points a to b in a relatively painless way. Nyc subway map free manhattan maps, schedule, trip planner. Unerring manhattan nyc subway map tourist maps of new york manhattan nyc subway map lincoln center subway map road map manhattan new york subway map cassie takes the subway a couple of times, once when something really bad happens, and i used the manhattan subway map when i made the trip myself. The new york city subway map is the one map that nearly everyone in the city consults constantly.
The new york city subway map as youve never seen it. There are people behind you who need to exit as well. Please note that, except solely for your own personal and noncommercial use, no part of these maps may be copied or used without the prior written permission of the metropolitan transportation authority. Todays film leaves the underground and shows the only elevated stretches of the subway system that exist today in manhattan. While there are 490 stations in the new york system, barely more than 100 stations are accessible. Street smart nyc map midtown edition by van damlaminated pocket city. Just perfect, lived in nyc for 30 years and didnthear know this story. Luckily, with one swipe you gain access to any of the 25 interconnected subway lines throughout manhattan, brooklyn, the bronx, queens, and staten island. Select a route for station stops, service and transfer information. It does show the subway stops but without all the street names its just not that great. New york city map new york city travel guide all new york city hotels.
Lets take a deep breath because there are some easy ways to read this map. Pictorial map showing buildings and points of interest. Streetwise manhattan bus subway map laminated metro map of. The new york city subway is a rapid transit system that is in new york city, united states. All nyc subway stations feature an onsite map, making it easy to figure out which train to take on the spot. New york city subway photo in 2020 nyc map, new york. Jan 24, 2015 todays film leaves the underground and shows the only elevated stretches of the subway system that exist today in manhattan. The city of women map has adapted and grown alongside the real new york city subway system. Find streets, top attractions and subway stops with our map of brooklyn.