Using public transportation while visiting New York

Local public transportation system

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
http://www.mta.info/

Link to trip planner

http://travel.mtanyct.info/

Link to transit fares

http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/fares/fares.htm

July 4th and summer celebrations accessible via public transportation

• View the July 4th Fireworks Festival from Roosevelt Island, in the East River. Food, music and face painting will be available before the fireworks begin. Chairs will be provided for all ticket holders. Ticket sales begin June 4th. http://www.rioc.com/july4/fireworks.2007.htm

How to get there: Bus, Tram, and Subway (F Line) all run to Roosevelt Island

• Lincoln Center Festival July 10-29, 2007 Ballet, music, dance, and more are featured throughout the festival.

How to get there: By Subway: Take the #1 local train to 66th Street/ Lincoln Center Station. By Bus: The M5, M7, M10, M11 and M104 all stop within one block of Jazz and Lincoln Center.

• Siren Festival àFree!
  July 21 The annual Coney Island event is an alternative-minded music event which hosts several bands on two outdoor stages.

How to get there: By Subway: D Train to Coney Island/ Stillwell Ave; F train to W. 8th St./NY Aquarium or Coney Island/ Stillwell Ave.; N Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Ave, Q Train to W.8th St./NY Aquarium or Coney Island/Stillwell Ave. By Bus: B-36, B-64, B-68, B-74 or B-82 to Coney Island

• Summergarden àFree!
  July 8-August 13 Concerts are presented in the MoMA Sculpture Garden on Sunday evenings. The Sculpture Garden opens at 7pm. Concerts start at 8pm.

How to get there: Subway: E train to Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Bus: On Fifth Avenue, take the M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5 to 53rd Street. On Sixth Avenue, take the M5, M6, or M7 to 53rd Street. Or take the M57 and M50 crosstown buses on 57th and 50th Streets.