Chapter 1
The archipelago of New York City
Chapter 2
The historic boardwalks of Brooklyn and Queens
Chapter 3
Wilder shores and urban wildlife
Chapter 4
The commute from subway to sand
YOUR GOAL
Master of New York is a beach town
Ch 4 · The commute from subway to sand
sonia A defunct railroad line once carried millions of summer beachgoers before its abandonment in 1962.
sonia A modern ferry network has connected Manhattan directly to coastal beaches since 2017.
BETA
sonia Swipe beachgoers through the turnstiles to discover how NYC transforms into a beach town.
Fun Fact
Subway Surfers: New York City is one of the only places in the world where you can ride the subway with a surfboard to catch ocean waves.
Glossary
subway (noun)
An underground railway system used for urban transit. New York's A train transports summer travelers directly to the shores of Rockaway Beach.
An underground railway system used for urban transit. New York's A train transports summer travelers directly to the shores of Rockaway Beach.
Quiz
What is the name of the proposed elevated park that would reuse the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch rail line?
Quiz
What major body of water does the A train cross on a scenic bridge to reach the beach?
Quiz
What is the transit fare for taking the subway from northern Manhattan all the way to Rockaway Beach?
Quiz
What is the MTA's official rule regarding carrying surfboards on New York City subways?
Quiz
Which iconic New York City subway line takes riders directly from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach?
Quiz
Which famous New York bridge do ferry passengers sail under on their way from Wall Street to Rockaway?