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The High Line
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Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, West Village
122 Gansevoort St
Gansevoort to 34th St
New York, NY 10014
122 Gansevoort St
Gansevoort to 34th St
New York, NY 10014
- Nearest Transit:
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14th St-8th Ave (A, C, E, L)
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
156 reviews for The High Line
I was quiet impress with you. Finally something fresh to the city!!
You were gorgeous in the summer. I hope you stay beautiful through the winter. Whoever designed you was a true innovator.
I wish you were more quiet, more initiate and spend more time with me and ONLY me !!
You have a special place in my heart !!
pros: It's pretty. You'd want to see it for yourself. Probably multiple times. Trust the majority (of Yelpers).
cons: I'm not sure if this is a con, but the park isn't finished yet, so right now we're looking at something that's part of something bigger.
overall: Here's what I got from reading the low rated reviews -- your experience of the High Line really depends on when you go. I happened to go in the evening and there weren't a lot of ppl or traffic. It was very picturesque. I'm sure the experience would have been weirder/less pleasant, say, during the summer when tons of ppl flock to public spaces. If you look at the rating distribution, the summer actually yields lower ratings. So, there you go. Pick different times of the day and yr to visit. It'll make a difference.
Yes, it's awesome on many levels.
And it's new.
And it's a stone's throw from Chelsea Market (read: Eleni cupcakes). But let's be honest: it doesn't rival the 843 acres of amazingness further north designed by Olmsted and Vaux...
Things that the High Line doesn't have:
- Shade
- Grass
- Picnics (though I'd love to see someone try)
- Frisbee Throwing
- Relaxation
Things that High Line has too much of:
- Concrete
- People
- People wanting to be seen
- People sunbathing for no apparent reason with no beach in sight
- Tourists
This is great promenade to go for a walk, to see and be seen, to take a date, to look around, to sit on benches and read or catch up with an old friend..... this, however, is not a park! It's a great concept and enjoyable enough as a stop through if you are in the neighborhood. Grab some ice cream nearby and enjoy the views. But if you want a park, please avoid the crowds here and go to prospect park or central park.
Beauty should inspire.
The High Line inspires:
http://freshkillspark....
That this was a neat post on different work outside of NYC.
I had high expectations for this place since I saw its prototype presentation at the MOMA. Overall, the concept is unique in that you can walk on an old elevated railroad track from the meatpacking district all the way up to midtown. The railroad track has been converted into a park, and I heard that they will even flood part of the tracks with water, so people could wade around??
I'm always for more public parks, and this was such an intriguing idea that I had to go as soon as I heard it opened. While the concept is great, I found that the flowers and other greenery were dried out, and there was a weird smell much of the way. I think someone decided to plant shrubs that gives off a pungent odor all around the park. Also, it was way too crowded on the weekend afternoon I went, so maybe you'll have a better experience if you go early in the morning.
TIP: They sell ice cream and fancy milk en route, so take advantage of that for a refreshing break.
I've been here a couple of times and it's truly amazing. Really nicely built and good place to enjoy the summer breeze. Another great place to go on a date during the day or evening. It's really beautiful during sunset and great photo opportunities along the entire walk. My friend and I thought about setting up our own little stand and charging people some expensive bubble tea lol. I like how they have a bathroom there. I wished it was longer than what it is now, but I think they're going to extend it some more blocks. That would be awesome! I wonder how it's going to be like during the winter with snow covering the High Line.
A triumph in urban planning... Definitely one of the highlights of my NYC trip..
You have to see for yourself the subtle way this place just blends into the NYC Concrete jungle..
I love every inch of it from the urban landscape architecture, to the views, and to the lovely peeps..
LOVE this new park!
It's so urban, yet tranquil and i love the little details and features in different parts of the park, including:
- Viewing gallery of the street below
- Wooden Deckchairs
- Lots of tables and chairs and benches
LOVE this place...can't wait to visit again in the summer
Huzzah! More intriguing areas to explore! More urban greenery!
I like this place. I will keep coming back. This time, with a camera.
The best spot, I think, was right underneath that incredibly surrealistic building somewhere right before you enter Meatpacking. It was, well, surreal.
This is a lame review, and my voice is just another of the clamoring masses, but it's a positive one and this is a positive space. For both those here to stay and who only pass by fleetingly.
As good as it gets.
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can't do,
Now you're in New York,
These streets will make you feel brand new,
Big lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
-- Empire State Of Mind
That a few persistent activists realized the potential of this great public amenity and were able to convince people with money and authority to help make it happen is alone impressive.
The High Line is a civic promenade that weaves its way through the far reaches of Manhattan's West Side and is accented by the presence of both art and local vendors (currently: Butter Lane Cupcakes and 'wichcraft.)
At the weekend, it is often like a catwalk where European tourists and New Yorkers strut their stuff side by side down the crowded concrete pathways where freight once rolled. Occasionally, you'll see the odd celebrity attempting anonymity. During the first week it was open, I spotted Kevin Bacon in a baseball cap.
In the early mornings you can pretend the High Line is yours alone: sprawl out and read a book, meditate, canoodle with a lover, sprint with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys in your ears to motivate an increased pace (as I did this morning.)
The High Line's success will undoubtedly serve as a model for turning other out-of-use elevated railways into usable community spaces; Chicago's Bloomingdale Trail is but one example. Today it runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. In 2010 it will extend all the way to 34th Street.
For me, the High Line is a momentary escape from the stresses of life in the City and an unrelenting reminder that no place in the world can compare to New York, New York, New York...
I like the concept of this park....but it's really not a park to me when there's no grass you can sit or walk on....I mean I like that it's above ground and all....but dogs are not aloud! Seriously? no dogs or grass in a park?...yeah you can only find this in NYC...It's quite unique though, so definitely once in a lifetime experience.
Everything that is old...is new again.
The High Line is a perfect example.
Normally what is old and sometimes slightly dilapidated is torn down in NYC. ::coughs:: Penn Station ::coughs::, to make way for something ugly, but in rare circumstances, if we're lucky, relics are saved.
I came here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with a good friend who was visiting NYC for her first time. Her initial impression of the High Line (and mine too) was, "Wow!! This is really cool!!" Then she said, "Wait, is this free?" to which I replied, "Yes, it is indeed." I think this is a huge compliment to the people who are responsible for envisioning, creating and maintaining this park, which is beautiful, like a museum.
While there were lots of people taking advantage of the cooler temps, we never felt claustrophobic or like we were in line at Disney World, shuffling our feet. People moved at a good pace while marveling at the flowers, plants and the views over 10th Avenue and the Hudson River.
Not only is the HL a park, but it's also a showcase for public art pieces/installations. Currently, there is a really neat piece of artwork called "The River that Flows Both Ways," by Spencer Finch (and yes, I took several pictures because I was mesmerized by it). It's located between 15th and 16th streets, in the covered, former loading dock, across from the Chelsea Market. There are also many spots along the HL to stop, sit and enjoy the views. If you get to the park early enough you may be able to score one of those coveted wooden lounge chairs--which is what I'm definitely going to do when I return! This is one place I will never tire of.
It's a really lovely way to spend an afternoon or evening*. It's quiet, peaceful, almost Zen-like. You're walking on a piece of history that has been transformed into something brand new...for generations to come and enjoy.
*The park is open from 7am-10pm.
We're all probably similarly aware that reflection requires you to step out of your reality and see the world from a different perspective. In Manhattan, stepping out of your relationship with the city you know can be difficult. You head to the mountains or burbs, you fly out just to see the skyline on the way back in, or you go to Central Park or the Met or Riverside Park.
The High Line offers one of the best opportunities I've seen in Manhattan to step out of the expected. It is perhaps the most unique and thoughtfully constructed place I've seen here to that purpose. This winding, elevated park dips in and out of cityscapes and river views of multiple variations. You weave in and out of contemporary and historical buildings, experience street views you'd never imagine, witness industrial decay and grandeur, and come to know a new city.
The park changes from step to step. It is a walkway through a flowergarden, it is train tracks overgrown with beautiful wildflowers, it tunnels through an old brick building, it offers pockets of private spaces. Perhaps my favorite space is a small amphitheater of wood benches that faces an enormous window rather than a stage. It offers a birds-eye view of 10th Avenue, allowing you to be a spectator on this little slice of Manhattan, begging you to sit and watch the city you are so frequently running through.
I love you High Line. You are worth the hype and even more.
So what is it, exactly?
Technically, it's the old elevated New York Central freight line that was for some reason ignored rather than demolished like so much of the city's older infrastructure.
Now, it's an adaptive reuse and urban design triumph that illustrates what can happen when money is no object in a boomtown. It's not really a park, but is is a promenade, and a welcome one in Manhattan. In the city, the only real competitor it has is the Brooklyn Heights promenade, and while that has a far better view it also has the BQE underneath. So it's a draw. Visit both and decide for yourself.
In New York City, beautiful days effect us differently than anywhere else. People go nuts. Facebook status messages explode with "OMG, IT'S SUNNY!" and blackberries get thrown into the East River. Women scream "IT'S NICE WEATHER!" and tear off their business clothes to instantly reveal J Crew sundresses and senior citizens come out of hiding like bears waking up from a long, cold winter.
And now there is a new place to go for days like this. It's called The High Line.
Look, I hear you all. I hear the 2 star reviews and the 5 star reviews. As for me, I thought it was a pretty cool place to come for a walk with some interesting views. Don't come expecting this amazing boardwalk that's going to change your life, because it's filled with tourists and vegetation that is more weed-like than floral. It's not filled with shops or snake-ladies (if you're into that sort of thing) but rather some food and drink vendors here and there.
But you should definitely come and see it because it's a park built above a railroad with some views that make you feel as if you're floating above the city. The concept is pretty interesting and a cool thing to add to our awesome city. Would tourists stone you to death if you didn't take them here on their one and only trip to New York City? Probably not.
It's certainly romantic and definitely a nice place to come for a day-date. It's really sweet if you get froyo, walk along The High Line, take pictures, and make out on the lounge chairs or something. But keep in mind, the rest of the city is thinking the exact same thing you are.
As an avid abandoned railroad fan, I was familiar with New York's (and Philly's) High Line long before this trip to New York City.
We were delighted that this incredible conversion project was completed just this Spring and we were able to experience it firsthand.
The planners did an excellent job of incorporating a plethora of plant species amongst carefully places railroad ties and tracks along this elevated stretch of park in our most populous city.
We entered on Gansevoort (where the line now terminates due to the majority of it being razed in prior decades) and walked the entire length that is currently open to the public. It was Sunday and packed with people; all smiles and all enjoying this metropolitan oasis. There are lounge chairs, benches, and plenty of sights along the way.
Given this is a former industrial area, you'll get to see plenty of former warehouses (Note the "NBC" building is actually an old Nabisco (National Biscuit Company) processing plant) being turned into condos, commercial space, and lofts.
Real estate along the newly formed park is escalating in value and everyone wants to be part of this hip and trendy area. What a wonderful use of a former abandoned rail line; what was once an eyesore is now an asset to the city.
Let's hope Philly can do the same thing with theirs!
Beautiful concept, wonderful place to people watch and hang out for an afternoon. Very nice views of Chelsea, and fabulous seating - benches here are actually designed like lounge chairs, so you can grab a picnic lunch from the Chelsea Market downstairs and enjoy it in the High Line.
This was one of my favorite parts of my visit to NYC. This place has a mix of everything from urban planning to beautiful landscaping to gorgeous a view of the city.
It's located right next to the meat packing district, so you have great views of the city if you like the whole NYC concrete jungle thing, which I do.
If I lived in NYC, this would be a nice place to spend the afternoon with a loved one to just relax and take in the beauty of the city.
The bathrooms there were also rather clean. =) I think they even had a security guard there.
On a side note, this park is right next to the Standard Hotel, which I had seen some news stories regarding exhibitionist seen in the windows. Read the article in New York Mag regrading this: http://nymag.com/daily...
Overall, I love this place and I highly recommend it.
This place is waaaaay too cool for school! And I mean that in a good way! Awesome idea, awesome space, so pretty, such a great atmosphere, smiling people everywhere, it's a sight straight out of a movie. I am way in love with this place seriously.
Gotta thank the city of New York for making this happen, it's an awesome addition and I definitely recommend everyone taking a trip here. Such a great contrast of green/nature and buildings/craziness.
LOVE IT!
I was prepared to be underwhelmed and dismissive heading into my much delayed visit to Highline. It's a glorified boardwalk in Meatpacking--how great could it be? While I don't admit fault often, I confess: I was wrong. Very wrong. And since my brain can't quite process or articulate why I love this space I will pilfer from a NYT writer who nailed it:
"But what's really unexpected about the park is the degree to which it alters your perspective on the city. Guiding you through a secret landscape of derelict buildings, narrow urban canyons and river views, it allows you to make entirely new visual connections between different parts of Manhattan while maintaining a remarkably intimate relationship with the surrounding streets."
-Architecture Review
On High, a Fresh Outlook
By NICOLAI OUROUSSOFF
Published: June 9, 2009
Stumbled across this on a beautiful sunny day, sort of by accident, and it was definitely one of the best accidental discoveries since moving to the city about a month ago.
The weather was perfect for a stroll - sunny, but not too humid or hot (perhaps because it was around 5pm). i not only loved the concept, but I loved seeing the diversity of the city come together. friends meeting up for coffee to catch up, people relaxing with a book, couples strolling hand in hand (sigggggggh) It was serene and peaceful, something that's quite difficult to find in a hectic city.
Unfortunately, i was a disturbance to that peace because I was in a rush to go somewhere (typical...) but I'll definitely be back to enjoy a perfectly laid back saturday afternoon.
After reading Nic B's review (which I always crack up from) I decided to take my family after the San Gennaro Feast to The High Line park on the west side.
We walked from Bleeker (stopping at Johns pizza) to 14th st and 10th. We also used the bathroom at this Cuban restaurant that looked really cool!
Getting upstairs is a little tricky from 14th st if you don't cross at the corner, cars whip around the turn quickly so make sure you cross at the corner and not in the middle of the street (like we did)
Once you get upstairs, its cool! My kids wanted to bring their skates but there are no skates allowed.
We walked the park, took some pictures and just enjoyed the day. My son walked so much he burned a pair of socks out!
Nice place to just chill in the big city.
Imagine the amount of American Apparel that the High Line must see in the span of one day... yeah, it's yuppie-hipster central, which is saying something when you're ALREADY in the middle of Chelsea.
Still, this park is *astoundingly* beautiful and cleverly designed. I still regret not having visited the High Line when it was private (and, uh, illegal), but this new space makes me forget that renovating this thing was ever a controversy in the first place (even though it was, it was...). An absolute must for anyone who loves experiencing their city from new perspectives, and being constantly amazed.
This lovely interpretation of an elevated rail line as a little urban open space/park is a small, meaningful and hopeful step for our city that has a large urban space memory burden to shoulder, post 9/11.
And you know what: life is about adjusting expectations to stay ahead of the curve. So if you are expecting Versailles or a large swath of botanic garden like the Kew you will be bitter and disappointed.
Life is also about not being an idiot. It's idiotic to visit the High Line on a weekend day, during weekday lunch-time and perhaps anytime you think it might be so so crowded that you might pass out.
That said, I had a lovely visit about 9PM on a Saturday night. There were a few others in the park - individuals, couples, smallish groups and few delighted kids and their trailing families. New Jersey's lights never seemed more marvelous; the grasses were lit, here and there, to create a soft, ambient look; and I noted plenty of benches and chaise lounges and some quirky stadium seating to admire 10th avenue.
I loved my short walk, shared with a close friend, perhaps all the more so because we didn't know where we'd end up - coffee? drinks? window shopping for penthouses? - and we felt perfect, enjoying the quiet beauty of knowing where we were, right then.
I've been afforded the opportunity to walk a bit of the High Line on two separate evening occasions. Unfortunately it was near closing time and the staff that does the herding at the end of the night is not so enjoyable. But staff come and go, and hopefully the High Line sticks around for a long while. It's quite an enjoyable stretch of land (track?). There are wooden benches and chairs that run the length of the old tracks; at least it looks like they are on the old train tracks. Some nice foliage and greenery is peppered along the way. And you are almost secluded enough from the city lights that you can actually see a star or two. The neon blue underpass is quite fun too; I'll have to look for the name of the building next time as it currently escapes me. There is also a really fun area that has auditorium style seating, which provides you with a unique view that overlooks 10th Avenue.
I'm excited to check out the High Line in daylight hours, and hopefully it isn't too mobbed with people and the tourists haven't found out about it yet; there really is only so much room.
All I can say is that I decided to spend an utterly PERFECT September day here, and it was truly one of the all-time BEST experiences I've had yet in NYC.
After some serious hype, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll be honest--I tend to be the type that attempts to avoid hype as much as possible (Good Luck in this city/country, right?!?) Yet the High Line delivered.
It offers beautiful landscaped areas to explore or relax in--all with uncompromisingly awesome views of both the cityscape and the Hudson River. I love the fact that they revitalized this area instead of tearing it down, which is usually what happens in this city. I love that I saw Sienna Miller there too...mixed in with the rest of the everyday New Yorkers, such as myself. I also love that they are in the process of expanding the park to continue Uptown, and that there are park workers present to answer questions and give mini-presentations. I could go on and on..but why not go check it out for yourself?
It's great to see how they converted this old NYC "artifact" into an urban pedestrian park. My perspective is nostlagic as I trekked up there sometime back in the early 90's... me and some friends were fooling around and seeking to take a picture of a really cool mural done by a famous graffiti artist from our neighborhood.
Overall it's a fantastic new place that gives us even more of a scape and new angles of this great city! The thought, ingenuity and work put into this place is remarkable!!! I particularly really liked the seating above the 10th ave traffic...
I enjoy going to the park, by myself, and relaxing. I go to get away from the people, noise, and cement that constantly surround me. This park isn't really good for that.
It was way too crowded since its so narrow, and that was on a Monday afternoon. I LOVE the concept, I'm a big fan or restorations that keep a lot of the original work. The stray wildflowers rather than obviously planted flowers gave it an untouched, overgrown feel. The track-work added to that as well, and when combined with the new walkway it did look very nice. But I wouldn't spend too much time here. My mom and I walked a few blocks, looked for naked people @ The Standard, and left once we didn't see any action.
Its an interesting sight to see but not much more than that. Stop prohibiting alcohol and that can very easily change.
I've been excited about the idea of the highline for years now, and FINALLY i got down to see it.
What an amazing job they've done creating a unique and beautiful walk, full of wildflowers and nooks and corners, and unique seating areas. As a bonus, the highline brings attention to one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city.
My favorite part? Loved the wooden lounge chairs on wheels sitting on the rail tracks. They give the feeling that you're sitting on the pool deck at an expensive hotel without the expensive hotel.
Some people feel the views arent impressive enough, but i dont think the highline is necessarily meant to be a 'tourist destination'. If you think of it as a beautiful place to step above the sidewalks, to sit just chill or think or read a book, to get out of traffic paths, or eat a quiet lunch in a beautiful setting that fits its environment, then i think you'll agree the highline is a 100% success. If you dont find the look of the highline to be beautiful, thats ok, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, but i think its really something special.
Great job Friends of the Highline!
I noticed a cartoon in the New Yorker a month or more ago that touched on the irony of the High Line (and Manhattan in general) quite nicely. The drawing was of the entrance stairs in the Meat Packing with the leaf insignia sign, garbage flying and dogs tied to a pole while the upper level was a foliage-rich park packed with happy sightseers and chirping birds. The juxtaposition rings true, though the Meatpacking is hardly derelict. What is interesting is the seeming randomness of this grassy oasis along a barren track long ago used to assuage freight traffic and unused since the 1980s. The design is modern with dry grass foliage and concrete slits. The clean lines of wooden lounge chairs and a sitting/stair area makes it and easy trip on a sunny day. The view of the Hudson is perfect and the constant buzz of foot traffic makes this "only in New York" gem a truly wonderful stop for locals and tourist alike.
Thank you Joshua David and Robert Hammond for building support and Diller Scofidio + Renfro for creating an urban masterpiece!
A lovely park that is in a form of a passage elevated walkway from a former railroad tracks. This elevated walkway reminicise me of Hong Kong's renowned elevated walkway except Hong Kong's walkway has no plants with very little benches.
High Line Access Points is a very modern look for a elevated passage park. Completely obscurded in the Meatpacking District, this oasis is a jewel which is a mini verison of Central Park. It is something that renowned park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux would clash in 2009's era of modernism.
The benches are modern and there are also lounge benches for sun bathing and/or reading a book. Our party of three witnessed a group of people engaging in gospel music complete with one uniform bench look. A mid-summer's evening walk on a elevated passage way in the appearance of a park is indeed quite refreshing to wash away the everyday stress and frustrations.
The High Line is one of those places whose small design features make a girl like me swoon. Things 99% of the general population wouldn't think about, but who make a geeky, design girl who's wannabe green (I try, but am not quite dedicated to it) giggle with sheer excitement. Those water fountains! Oh my god!
Somehow, I don't end up that far up on the west side often, but the Sunday I first went to the High Line with a few friends, it was heavenly. I hope to return often, maybe not now that the seasons are changing, but soon. The views are so amazing, and it simply does not feel like NYC up there (in the best way possible).
I made my first trip to the highline following a quiet dinner last night and I have to say I was really taken aback by just how cool the park is. When I first heard about it I imagined a green veranda on top of the old railroad tracks but I thought the wild grass made it look just so naturally cool! Walking around at night was great too, being able to see the lights of the city as well as the lights accross the hudson was quite beautiful, not to mention the lighted portions of the park were gorgeous (walking through tunnels lit up by a cool blue light was a nice touch)
Definitely can't wait to come back in the spring/summer on a gorgeous day, but on a cool October night the park did not disappoint in the least
Great for a little walk amidst the greenery in the heart of the city. A nice view of ::gasp:: Jersey!?!?! Nice places to sit and a nice hotel to spy on the inhabitants of (see the NY Mag article referring to the standard hotel) Overall a great addition to the west side. I'll definitely be going more once spring rolls around again and I can't wait till they open up the next extension.
On weekdays in the summer, this gets 5 stars. A great place to read and picnic, hang out and think. Interesting scenery and plant life... flowers in bloom. Overall a pleasant place - and a wonderful departure from traditional parks in the city.
On weekends its a complete trap of tourists, strollers, and noise.
Now with fall approaching, the weather is cooler and blooms are gone, its lost a bit of its appeal. Without the adornment of the flowers and picnicers, its a stark reminder the High Line actually offers a sad view of NJ and Chelsea Piers. Not exactly majestic. But still special in its own way.
The only thing I really don't like is that little section with the pungent plants on the northernmost part. The plants there really stink!! I wish they'd remove whatever plant causes that odor.
I was floored by the high line. It literally makes you think you are somewhere else entirely because as you climb the stairs the noise diminishes and you get an amazing perspective on the city.
Totally jealous and upset that we don't have this in Chicago.
Five stars.
When we strolled through on a warm Saturday afternoon, all the wooden lounge chairs were occupied by folks reading, sunbathing, and even playing cards. The walkways were packed, but the pace was decidedly slower and more relaxed than your average NYC sidewalk.
Sure, the views aren't exactly spectacular (Despite the name, it's just a couple stories up; it's no Top of the Rock). The Empire State Bldg is visible from the north end, and you can glimpse the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty at different points; but mostly the view is dominated by giant billboards and warehouses.
Also, the garden has a sort of wild, unkempt look (or as my husband says, "It's a bunch of weeds"). Rusty rails remind you of the park's past, and at one point you stroll under bright fluorescent lighting in a tall concrete chamber.
I think that's the point though -- It's the kind of park that can only exist in New York, a striking blend of urban/industrial and natural -- sort of beautiful in its messiness.
I went to it afterwork and it was absolutely beautiful. I LOVED being there. I went to see my friends and met them on the brown lounge chairs... which are angled funny ( they aren't lounge-comfy friendly at all, but look like it.)
I went at 9p and for a clear and breezy night it was just PERFECT. I would love to come back again! We had sushi with us when we were there and just ate and talked.
They close at 10, which is then precipitated by someone yelling " The Highline is closing!"
Definitely coming back!
I visited the High Line on probably one of the worst "summer" days in New York- but the 20 mph winds and rain was not going to keep me and my boyfriend from checking out the buzz on the High Line. I am all about urban gardens (afterall, my office building has a 2.5 acre living roof) and I have to say that even in the crappy weather I was very impressed.
On a beautiful day it would be a gorgeous walk, and I love how they reused the tracks to make movable lounges for people to lay on. The vegetation was a good choice, as it looks sustainable for the climate and should hold up for future years. Good Job NYC!
