New York City Sights

High Line

#12 of 1880 things to do in New York City

#40 of 19983 things to do in USA

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Good for: strolling with family and kids, soaking up nature, soaking up sun, enjoying artful outdoor space, Photography

Not good for: skating, running, biking

  • Address
    • Gansevoort St
  • Transport
    • A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 14th St
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 212-500-6035
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 7am-10pm, last entrance 9:45pm

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Lonely Planet review for High Line

For years now, the big buzz in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen has been all about the coming of the High Line, the first section of which finally and officially opened to the public in the summer of 2009. Now you can stroll, sit and picnic 30ft above the city below on what was, since the 1960s, an abandoned stretch of elevated railroad track. The perks thus far are numerous, and include stunning vistas of the Hudson River, public art installations, fat lounge chairs for soaking up some sun, willowy stretches of native-inspired landscaping (including a mini-forest of trees), a cupcake vendor and a thoroughly unique perspective on the neighborhood streets below – especially at the cool Gansevoort Overlook, where bleacher-like seating faces a huge pane of glass that allows you to view the traffic, buildings and pedestrians below as living works of urban art. There’s also Andre Balazs’ luxury hotel, the Standard (similar to his others in LA and Miami), which straddles the park, as well as a still-to-come branch of the Whitney Museum, which will reside at the southern end. The High Line is an especially romantic place to stroll on a balmy night, when you can see the lit-up city (and maybe even a star or two) sparkling all around you.

 

Traveller reviews for High Line (3)

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    Beautiful intentional green space amid the hustle and bustle

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    artful, creative use of city space, environmentally friendly, beautiful places to sit and relax in the outdoors while in the big city, a great place to stroll, very easy to get to, near chelsea market

    Good for: strolling with family and kids, soaking up nature, soaking up sun, enjoying artful outdoor space

    Not good for: skating, running, biking

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    Instant New York classic!

    remelila recommends this,

    When I was a kid I used to hear stories of urban explorers scaling the fence and walking down the derelict High Line. Now it's been turned into a lovely, linear park, full of native grasses, smooth wooden benches and even an amphitheatre-like section where you can sit with your lunch and look out over Tenth Avenue. The northern half is still being built, but you can still walk from Gansevoort up to 20th St (or vice versa). There's not much shade, though, so in summer go early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid direct sun.

    Good for: Photography, views, walking

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    High Line lights up at night!

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    The Meatpacking District was a bit to flashy for my liking but the High Line was worth it – especially at dusk, as it’s visually more interesting at night because it’s lit up! The design of the walkway from shrub-like gardens to the modern wooden seating arrangements make it a great walk.

    Good for: an evening stroll, New York walking

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