The High Line

This really is one of the best urban renewal projects i've heard about in a long time.

Taking the old raised railway through Chelsea, New York has constructed a raised oasis that cuts through the hustle and bustle. There are plenty of places for an excellent view. Plenty of areas of grass and benches to sit and relax. It manages to be quiet and cool, despite being mostly above busy roads.

There are some novel additions, including a glass cinema screen that presents people/traffic watching as entertainment.

There are restaurant and cafe stalls part the way along (offshoots from the nearby Chelsea market). These are over priced, being as the whole area is basically turning into hipster paradise. But if you want a $8 ice cone your in the right place.

As an alternative evening in New York though, its free and fun. Highly recommended.

This is my absolute favorite thing to do when I am in New York City. Dinner at Chelsea Market and a walk on the High Line always makes for a nice evening out. I remember when I was about to travel to Manhattan over ten years ago. My buddy who is an architect told me I had to check out the High Line when I'm here. I thought he was referring to a place to eat and I spent a part of my day looking for a restaurant with the same name. Later in the week I was eating at Chelsea Market and caught a glimpse of the High Line after dinner. I finally realized that this is what he was talking about and took a stroll on it. I was so impressed with the creativity of this park and the story of how it came about. Now I come here all the time.

The High Line is an elevated linear park created on the former New York Central Railroad that use to run through the city. It is 1.45 miles long and 30 feet above street level. It was constructed in phases with the first phase opening in 2009. One of my favorite things is when artists create art out of old abandoned things that no longer have a use. There is so much to do and see here. There are trees, gardens, art sculptures, benches, performances and places to grab a quick bite. Chelsea Market and the Whitney Museum are located next to the High Line.

I love that you can take in the beautiful sites of Manhattan without dealing with the traffic and crowds of people below. You get great views of the Hudson River along the way. You can even see the Empire State Building peaking through many of the buildings. The High Line originates in the Meatpacking District on Gansevoort Street and goes all the way to 34th Street on Manhattan's West Side. They left parts of the old railroad track in some places to pay homage to the past. There are both elevators and stairs that take you up to the park at most of the intersections.

I am always surprised when I talk to people who have no clue that this exists. There are a lot of fun touristy things to do in New York City that I still enjoy when I visit. But taking a nice relaxing stroll on the High Line is a must for me and will always be on my agenda.

I'm glad I finally checked this off my bucket list. I've known about this urban park/trail for many years now, and finally had the chance to visit. Coming from Atlanta I see where we got our inspiration for the beltline as this was constructed first over elevated Rail Lines.

I recommend if you're a tourist. Connects to Hudson Yards, The Shops at Hudson Yards which includes a Food Court, Target and many designer brands (Fendi, Dior, LV) but also brands like HM and Made Well.

Love this walk! You get to see the city while waking a path most people enjoy walking.

Admiring all the buildings, apartments, or buildings being newly built. Also perhaps spot a restaurant you want to try. As I traveled to New York on work trips this was always a path we'd like to take to admire it all.

The High Line is a cool way to walk through Chelsea NY. The whole walk is 1.65 miles, walking above the streets. The walkway is spacious enough for people to walk by each other comfortably. There are all sorts of plants to be seen on the walk. There is a red tree towards the middle of the walk which is a sight to see. There's different art pieces to be seen as-well. The walk goes along side some of the apartments. One section is level with a building to get off and go shopping. There are many stairways throughout the walk for people to safely get down. It does get crowded at some points. Splits off the more South you go so make sure you take the way you want to go. Ended up getting off early to visit the Chelsea Market.

Having been to this park on my previous visit to New York, I really wanted to revisit and experience it again. The winter season offers a different feel for sure, but it is still a very pleasant stroll through NYC with so many pieces of architecture along the way that catch the eye. It can get a bit crowded on a warm(ish) and sunny day, so come prepared...

Very popular attraction for both tourist and locals alike. You have a view of the Hudson River and plenty of seating to enjoy take out food from the area. Very crowded from 10am to 6pm. Starting to see small flowers and greenery coming out in March.

Walking the High Line is one of my favorite things to do in NYC. We make it a point to walk it at least once every time we are in town.

This west side public park was built on an old elevated freight rail line which was thankfully saved from demolition by neighborhood residents. You can enter it from many places but we usually start by the Vessel at Hudson Yards and end up at Chelsea Market - both interesting destinations!

We admire the landscape architecture, the carefully selected plants and trees that change with the seasons, the rotating art installations, and the views of the city from the path. In the summer, they even have water features. It seems there is always something new to check out, like the recently added Moynihan Connector!

What a super cool park. I had heard they converted this line but haven't had a chance to come by until last summer.

We wandered Chelsea for a bit to find the entrance to the line after hitting up Little Island. I have to admit, it was took us longer than I think it should have to get up onto the High Line!

The elevated park runs all the way to Hudson Yards, it's not a bad way to get there however it could be pretty packed. Don't worry though, there's a bunch of places to grab a seat. I'd recommend having a water bottle while walking the High Line. There are a few spots you can exit but walking the whole High Line is pretty cool.

Great views of the river and the city as well as walking by some really nice architecture, including 520 West 28th by Zaha Hadid.

Our favorite walk through the city ! You are really able to dive into and appreciate the building's architecture designs. A lot of beautiful art and murals throughout the high line as well.

It is a gorgeous walk and even though we did it in the winter time (no blooming flowers) we were still so happy we did it.

So many breathtaking views! Can't wait to go back during springtime and enjoy all the blooms!

I absolutely loved this park/trail! There were a lot of people in parts and in others it was pretty isolated. Lots of people are stopping to take selfies and TikToks but it is fine. Just be mindful if you are blocking the path. There is a ton of unique art all along the way. There are also some cool stops along the way including the Chelsea Market.

In my opinion this is a must check out attraction. Highly recommended