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NEW YORK -- During a brisk morning ride on the New York City subway, the average commuter heading to work might not even bother looking out of the train window. But the nonchalant commuter's loss is the savvy tourist's gain. You can have an extraordinary tour of New York -- complete with panoramic views, music, art and even food -- without ever leaving the subway system. And there is no better time to let the trains act as your guide than this fall, when New York observes the subway's centennial. Of course, the nickel fare riders paid when the first trains ran on Oct. 27, 1904 is long gone. But at $2, it's still the cheapest way to get around New York.
The 722-mile lifeline, which carries 7 million people daily, is also relatively safe and clean. "People have an idea that it's a rat's nest full of crime," said Brian J. Cudahy, author of "A Century of Subways" and several other books dealing with New York's transit history. "None of that is true."See the full content of this document
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Daylong Trip On Nyc Trains Is a Cheap Guided Tour
But it takes a daylong, crisscrossing trip on the trains to understand that, and to take in all the subway has to offer.
If you're looking for music, you'll most likely find it in busy midtown Manhattan stations. Some performers are sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and have of...See the full content of this document
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