In New York, a 24,000‑step exploration along Broadway: She explained the unknowns of the historic route.

Social media user Özge A. (özgeamanewyorkta), who lives in New York, shared with her followers the walk she took along Broadway, one of the city’s most famous streets. Starting from 125th Street in Manhattan and heading south, the user described Broadway’s history, architecture, and notable points along the route. Completing her walk in 24,000 steps, Özge A. also recommended the route to her followers.

Broadway’s History Reaches Back to Native Americans

Stating that she had long planned to walk along Broadway, Özge A. chose 125th Street in Manhattan as her starting point. She said that she had previously aimed to walk from the northernmost point of the street to its southern end, but this time she began a bit further down the route.

During the walk, Özge A. also shared information about Broadway’s history, noting that the street’s past, which cuts across Manhattan’s regular grid city plan, dates back to Native Americans. She explained that the road, originally used for trade and transportation, gradually became a central artery, and even the English preserved this historic route when shaping the new city layout.

Broadway Hosts Historic Buildings and Famous Squares

Stating that Broadway was not as appealing to tourists in the past as it is today, Özge A. said the area began to improve from the 1980s onward. The social media user noted that Columbia University is one of the important points along the route and emphasized that the street particularly hosts architecturally striking buildings.

Özge A., who noted that a significant portion of New York's famous squares lies on Broadway, said that the historic and impressive buildings encountered along the street left her in awe.

24,000-Step Broadway Tour

Describing the Broadway walk as a pleasant experience, Özge A. advised those wishing to join the route to start around 80th Street.

The social media user, who stated that she walked a total of 24,000 steps at the end of the walk, mentioned that she had previously taken 32,000-step walks in New York, saying that it was not a personal record but rather a very enjoyable exploration.