Navigation
Never visited New York before and would like a general sense of how to get around? A native who just needs directions to the party? Some help.
In and from Manhattan, either use public transit (see Hopstop, below), or just hail a cab. They're all required to accept credit cards and travel between all five boroughs (meaning they'll take you to Brooklyn).
Directions to Galapagos Art Space (by car)
If you choose to drive or take a car service, here's some help getting to Galapagos in DUMBO:
From Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge
Exit right from the Brooklyn Bridge to Cadman Plaza West; bear right at the bottom of exit ramp. Follow Old Fulton Street, curving left, down to Front Street. Make a hard right on Front Street, then a left on Main Street. Galapagos is on the corner of Main Street and Water Street.
From Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge
Take the upper roadway of the Manhattan Bridge. Coming off the bridge, make a right turn onto Tillary Street, then another right turn at the end onto Cadman Plaza West, which becomes Old Fulton Street. Follow Old Fulton Street, curving left, down to Front Street. Make a hard right on Front Street, then a left on Main Street. Galapagos is on the corner of Main Street and Water Street.
From Brooklyn
Take Atlantic Avenue to Boerum Place heading toward Brooklyn Bridge. Boerum Place becomes Adams Street. Stay in the far left lane, and turn left onto Tillary Street. Make a right on Cadman Plaza West, which becomes Old Fulton Street. Follow Old Fulton Street, curving left, down to Front Street. Make a hard right on Front Street, then a left on Main Street. Galapagos is on the corner of Main Street and Water Street
Directions to Galapagos Art Space (by subway)
F Train
Take the F to York Street. Coming out of the subway (there is only one exit) turn right and walk down the hill on Jay Street 1 block to Front Street, turn left and walk 4 blocks to Main Street, turn right and Galapagos is on the next corner, at 16 Main Street.
A Train
Take the A train towards the Brooklyn Bridge to HIgh Street (first stop in brooklyn). Coming out of the subway (there is only one exit) cross the street and walk 100 steps through the beautiful little park to Washington Street. Turn left to walk down the hill 4 short blocks to Water Street, turn left and Galapagos is on the next corner, at 16 Main Street.
2/3 Train
Take the 2/3 train to Clark Street. Coming out of the subway, head North on Henry Street, towards Pineapple Street. Walk 6 blocks and turn left at Cadman Plaza West/Old Fulton Street. Walk 2 blocks and turn Right at Front Street. Make a left at Main Street, and Galapagos is on the corner of Main Street and Water Street.
G Train
Take the G Train to Brooklyn/ Smith -9th Street and get off at Hoyt Street- Schermerhorn Street. Connect to the C or the A Train to High Street. (1st stop in Brooklyn). Coming out of the subway (there is only one exit) cross the street and walk 100 steps through the beautiful little park to Washington Street. Turn left to walk down the hill 4 short blocks to Water Street, turn left and Galapagos is on the next corner, at 16 Main Street.
L Train- From North Brooklyn via the City
Take the L Train into Manhattan, and get off at 6 Avenue. Hop on the F train (6 Ave 14th Street) towards Downtown/Coney Island. Get off at York Street. Coming out of the subway (there is only one exit) turn right and walk down the hill on Jay Street 1 block to Front Street, turn left and walk 4 blocks to Main Street, turn right and Galapagos is on the next corner, at 16 Main Street.
Hopstop
Use this great site to find how to get from point A to point B in the city using public transportation or taxis--even showing you how to walk from the exit! It'll estimate the quickest route as well as how long the trip will take and the fare for a cab.
For the subways and buses, a one-way fare is $2. If you're going to make many trips during the weekend, consider getting either an unlimited card (available in daily increments) or taking advantage of one of the bonus deals offered on the Metrocard machines. You put a certain amount on a card, and get an additional percentage added as a free bonus.
Brooklyn car services
In Brooklyn, it's hard to hail a cab (possible, but sometimes difficult). Instead, try calling a car service. They can quote you a price over the phone, and will drive you door-to-door. Call one nearby for speedier service.
Bergen Car Service
718-855-1400
Cadman Express
718-858-7771
Clinton Car & Limo Service
718-522-4474
Promenade Car Service
718-858-6666
Prominent Car & Limo Service
718-629-2540
Quality
718-629-2540
River Car & Limousine Service
718-852-3333
