Descend into the hidden history of the world’s largest rapid transit system without ever leaving the sidewalk. This self-guided tour of Downtown Brooklyn reveals the political feuds, secret platforms, and engineering feats that built the subway. Trace the path of historic tracks, identify invisible infrastructure hiding in plain sight, and uncover why some stations were built but never used for regular service. You will learn to see the vents and grates of the city as storytellers of a vast subterranean world. The route is a compact loop of approximately 0.8 miles, taking about 60 minutes to complete. Access your digital field guide and historical photos at nycsecretsandlies.com. Perfect for transit enthusiasts and fans of urban history who want to see the city from a new perspective.
Accessibility
The walk is mostly along sidewalks though there are some uneven surfaces.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
