Subway Adventure Guide: New York City: To the End of the Line

by Kyle Knoke, Amy Plitt

In Subway Adventure New York City , residents and tourists alike gain access to off-the-beaten-path adventures in a compact guidebook format and see the New York City that's not featured on postcards sold all over Manhattan. Each of the roughly three dozen end-of-the-line destinations spread out over New York City's five boroughs included in this easy-to-use guide, from restaurants and bars to landmarks and museums, are highlighted in great detail by authors Kyle Knoke and Amy Plitt—what to order, what to see, and how to get there. For even better exploring, each destination is organized by the more than 30 subway lines that run through the city, including handy maps with street names. From delighting in a little-known ethnic restaurant to admiring a local landmark, each adventure contained in this photo-packed pocket guide reveals a new hidden gem of the city. Van Cortlandt Park. Far Rockaway. Bay Ridge. Flatbush Avenue. Subway Adventure New York City takes you away from the tourist traps and closer to a genuine New York City experience.

208 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Amy Plitt at her book signing. Not only is she a very charming, kind woman, but she possesses the ability to draw you in. I was very interested in her Subway Adventure Guide and upon hearing more about it, I dived in. The book itself comes with a complimentary MTA Subway map which allows you to follow along on your journey to new foods, people, cultures, and events. I am thrilled to have been exposed to areas I otherwise never would have checked out. The photographs add style and professionalism to the book, without seeming overbearing. It is very simple to understand the book and its concept; I highly recommend it to tourists or native New Yorkers, like myself

[Adrienne]

Meh

[Jenn Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely love the concept (and most of the execution) of this. There are so many guides about the main attractions in tourist hotspots, whereas this one led us out to the far reaches of the subway system. What prevents this from being five stars is that sadly just five years after being published there are a significant number of outdated parts, especially restaurants in the outer boroughs.

Also as a personal note, not my BEST idea to read an adventure guide while self-quarantined at home for months.

[Lisa]

It does what it sets out to do, but I would have preferred more stops along the way (and what to do in those places!).