How to Slip Into the Freedom Tunnel

Here’s how you actually get into the Freedom Tunnel, no myth, no drama. Take the 1 train to 125th. Walk under the bridge—ignore the traffic, keep your head down. When the tracks are overhead, find the hill, the gap in the fence. You’ll feel like you’re trespassing, because you are. The tunnel is a mile-long gallery of ghosts and spray paint. You’ll see old beds, broken bottles, murals layered over warnings. It’s not curated. It’s what’s left after people are forced out and artists move in. At the end, you’ll be fenced in. Hop the fence, scrape your palms, and you’re back in Riverside Park. You’ll carry the dust with you for days. #UrbanExploration #NYCUnderground #HiddenHistory #Travel