the Streets of NYC - Tip #4 Where Am I?

The worst feeling is when you step out of the subway system and have no idea where you are or which way is up. Yuck.

So here you go

Tip #4 - Learn N S E W

Wether its a new subway stop that you aren't familiar with or you just have no idea where you are, here's what you do. Head to the nearest corner, look right and then look left. If you look right and the next street sign over is a numbered street, that means you could either head North or South. So, when you look left, if the number is smaller, thats South, if the number is higher, that's North.

Chances are that if you look right and can't see the next street, then you can head East or West. This is the tricky one because you need to know what named street you are looking for, and then which way you need to head. The best way to do that is to ASK! New Yorkers are known to be the nicest people around, I know, can't believe it right? But let me tell you that NY'ers are very proud to live in the City that never sleeps. They will be happy to tell you where Broadway is or which way to walk to get to 1st Ave (don't get it confused with 1st St).

So open your mouth, put down your map (because you can't walk and read anyway and I'll talk more about that tomorrow), and talk to the proud New Yorker who was standing there waiting for you to ask how to get to your destination.

Happy walking!