Posts tagged 7 Train

I’m in the Flushing subway tunnel.


I’m in the Flushing subway tunnel.

7 Train, 74th Street. They won’t be going further than Queensboro Plaza, not this weekend.

7 Train, 74th Street.
They won’t be going further than Queensboro Plaza, not this weekend.

Here’s the view from the Junction Avenue stop

Here’s the view from the Junction Avenue stop

Just a few blocks away from the 7 train on 111th Street on the way to Flushing Meadows Corona Park are a few street vendors. If you get hungry, try a stick of barbecued chicken. It’s simply seasoned and for an extra kick throw some hot sauce on it. If that’s not enough, add a side of salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries) and wash it down with some horchata.

Just a few blocks away from the 7 train on 111th Street on the way to Flushing Meadows Corona Park are a few street vendors. If you get hungry, try a stick of barbecued chicken. It’s simply seasoned and for an extra kick throw some hot sauce on it. If that’s not enough, add a side of salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries) and wash it down with some horchata.

The view of 5 Pointz from the 7 train. 5 Pointz is an outdoor art exhibit for aerosol artists in Long Island City with 200,000 square feet of graffiti.  I never get tired of seeing Biggie welcoming me to Queens. 5 Pointz, 45-46 Davis Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

The view of 5 Pointz from the 7 train. 5 Pointz is an outdoor art exhibit for aerosol artists in Long Island City with 200,000 square feet of graffiti.  I never get tired of seeing Biggie welcoming me to Queens.

5 Pointz, 45-46 Davis Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

Walking down the stairs at the 40th street station, 7 train, Sunnyside

Walking down the stairs at the 40th street station, 7 train, Sunnyside

When you visit the NYC Transit Museum store, t-shirts are available for every subway line. Almost all of them boringly describe the train’s route:  Bronx to Brooklyn, 8th Avenue Local, blah blah blah. Only one t-shirt was the exception…our beloved #7 train.

When you visit the NYC Transit Museum store, t-shirts are available for every subway line. Almost all of them boringly describe the train’s route:  Bronx to Brooklyn, 8th Avenue Local, blah blah blah.

Only one t-shirt was the exception…our beloved #7 train.

You can’t escape Queens. This amazing photo mural, “7 Views Along the 7 Line” graces the walls of the 42nd St./Bryant Park subway stop. 

You can’t escape Queens. This amazing photo mural, “7 Views Along the 7 Line” graces the walls of the 42nd St./Bryant Park subway stop. 

5Pointz, famous for being an international “graffiti mecca”, is often admired from the 7 train. 5 Pointz is a building on Jackson Avenue and Crane. Graffiti covers it’s 200,000 square feet. If you are ever in Long Island City or visiting MoMA PS1 across the street, take a walk by or tour of 5Pointz. It’s a sight and perfect example of New York flava.   

5Pointz, famous for being an international “graffiti mecca”, is often admired from the 7 train. 5 Pointz is a building on Jackson Avenue and Crane. Graffiti covers it’s 200,000 square feet. If you are ever in Long Island City or visiting MoMA PS1 across the street, take a walk by or tour of 5Pointz. It’s a sight and perfect example of New York flava.   

7 Train on a Sunday morning. You know the feeling.

7 Train on a Sunday morning. You know the feeling.