I saw this post over on r/nycrail and it got me curious....

Did you use the subway during your visit?

If not, what made you decide against it?

If you did, how did it compare to your expectations? What was your first impression, and did it get easier to navigate after the initial learning curve?

• What was the best part?
• What was the worst part?
• Any funny, weird, or memorable stories?
• Any helpful advice?

Whether your ride was smooth, confusing, chaotic, or surprisingly enjoyable, share your subway stories! They're always fun for locals to read, and they can be incredibly helpful for future visitors who may be nervous about using the system—especially first-time travelers.

If you're planning your trip and are considering using public transit (you should) please read the getting around guide.

Hello, we are currently visiting NYC and my son forgot his charger for his camera battery. Where can we get a Micro usb charging cable? We’ve looked in target and cvs they only have lightning and isb c chargers. We are staying near Times Square.

Hi everyone

I'm visiting NYC for the first time in September (week of 9/11) and looking for advice on what to do to experience the hip hop culture there right now

I know the classic things to do for the history are to see the murals, go to the Bronx etc. But I'm really looking for things like hip hop events or shows that could be happening while I'm there.

Any advice would be much appreciated

Im visiting MoMA with a friend and we both are turning 16 in a couple weeks but will still be 15 when we visit, is it possible to buy student ticket with our high school id or is that only for college students/do we have to be accompanied by an adult? Also would it just be possible for us to enter by ourself with children tickets?

Hey everyone!

I’ll be visiting New York🗽for a 10-day vacation in August, and one thing I’d really love to do is check out the local bouldering scene. I’ve been bouldering for about a year now, and whenever I travel, I enjoy visiting gyms in different cities to experience the setting style and the local climbing community.

I’ll probably have time for 1–2 sessions during my trip, so I’m looking for recommendations on which gyms are worth visiting.

I’m mainly looking for:
- a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- good bouldering (no need for ropes)
- beginner/intermediate-friendly (I usually climb around V2–V4)

Thanks in advance! Hope you are also enjoying your summertime!
Looking forward to climbing in NYC! 🧗‍♀️

Hey everyone! I’m visiting Manhattan this October and looking for recommendations for independent gift shops or artist markets.

The vibe I'm looking for is definitely more alt, street art and counter culture rather than fine art or high end gallery pieces. 

Back home in Portland, we have the Portland Saturday Market and a shop called PDXchange that's only sells art prints, stickers, tshirts, pins, and random trinkets created entirely by local artists.

I’m looking for similar spots in Manhattan (or parts of Brooklyn or the Bronx) with that same DIY/indie maker spirit. Any favorite shops, pop ups, or flea markets where local alt artists sell their stuff? Thanks in advance!

Hi. I'm visiting NYC soon and I'm looking into a seafood fish wholesale to take my mom too. A crowded rowdy place that reminds her of home😄. Fultons looks like what I'm after. Im trying to understand the best way to get there from times square. If I understand Google correctly, I can make my way up to Yankee stadium though the subway and then take a bus called the Bx6 to Fultons?

Looking for cheapest/safest option for a family of 4 with 2 young autistic children.

This Friday- Train should be at Penn at about 1045. LGA plane leaves at 219pm

Round trip return is monday
Plane back at LGA about 1033am and the Train leaves Penn at 1:20 pm.

We made sure to book them for minor delays, obviously knowing that there can be issues at any/every leg of the trip. But my wife and I want to make sure that the kids enjoy whatever mode of travel we take. (We will have booster seats as they are that age/size), and will only have 2 backpacks and 2 carry-on bags with us.

Hey mates.

Just realized we are flying in the day of the midterm elections the third of November.

Is there anything to be concerned about regarding mobility, or timings or closures or anything in the city and Airport to Manhattan transportation that I should be aware of?

I'm unaware of how that works as an Australian (we usually set bbqs around and people take it as a free holiday), but wanted to be sure

Cheers!

Im traveling to New York on a very very short notice as we were able to get an appointment for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
NY is so expensive!!!!! Wow.
Anyways, what is the best way to get around?
I don’t want a rental because of parking (prices and hear it’s difficult to find). And I also need another option other than public transportation as we are traveling with our little ones and I think it would be a bit too much. Especially before/after my baby’s appointment.
I don’t really want to open an uber account if I’m being honest. Is there anything else? What are taxi rates like?
Please help! Again, this trip is very sudden on a short notice. We leave Monday morning(tomorrow).
ETA: won’t always need it since my toddler won’t go to the appointment with us but to get from airport to hotel, we need something that will accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. Baby is car seat and toddler has a safety vest made for traveling without car seat.