Unusual square in Manhattan, which is divided into a section of an abandoned railway line. It appeared thanks to the efforts of enthusiastic architects R. Hammond and D. Joshua. They collected donations, developed a project and turned a plain place into a real oasis among the stone jungle. High Line is located at an altitude of 10 meters above the ground, in 2009 it became the second most visited city attraction.
Andre It’s a nice walk if you are up for it, but prepare for a long walk. If this is your first time to New York, you might want to reconsider walking much .. Read more »of it. Finding the high line was not so obvious. It’s near Time Square; I took the 7 line to it. Upon exiting the long escalator there should be signs indicating the direction. It’s actually behind the structure called ‘the Vessel’. It’s nice to have a nature walk in the heart of a hustling and bustling city. That quench of green space mixed in views of high end real estate. Along the way you see picturesque views as far out as the Statue of Liberty. Along the way are official food stalls with refreshments (juices, snacks, ice cream). My only concern was really having to walk back. Thankfully I detoured and took the C line and transferred to the 1 line.
There are many stops along
the way to rest and just take in the moment of being in New York. I noticed a sort of man
made water spring. Kids and adults were walking in it bare feet to cool off. It’s definitely great addition to New York City and I have yet to see anything like in of the US states I have visited so far.
I couldn’t find the rest room. They mentioned there were restrooms.
Didn’t see anyone with pets.
29.08.23
Robert An elevated old subway track that the city turned into an elevated park. I think this is a very cool use of abandoned city infrastructure. Definitely .. Read more »a worthwhile visit while you’re in town. It offers extraordinary views and access to several iconic places along the route such as Mercado Little Spain, Chelsea Market, and not too far from Riverside Park and Little Island and much more!!! If someone were visiting from out of town I would definitely bring them here.
26.08.23
Luba The High Line is a captivating destination with a rich history. This elevated garden is a testament to urban innovation, transforming an old rail line.. Read more » into a lush haven. Learning about its inception and the city's decision to create this green space adds to its allure. The designers' vision shines through, making it a truly special place. Don't miss the charming water feature – a perfect oasis for a quick food break during your stroll.
23.08.23
Pimporn Taking a walk in High Line is a good way to spend time when you are in New York. You can enjoy the nature like you are in a little park while you can .. Read more »also see many buildings along the way. I was there with my daughter and my niece. I think when you are with your love ones in a nice place it even makes the time there more enjoyable. If you like open space and an easy 1 mile walk, I think it is a place you will enjoy. There are also artworks in this elevated park as well.
21.08.23
Andrew This is a pure gem. Beautiful work making an old elevated train line into a public walking space. Peaceful spots to sit and relax. Landscaping is ph.. Read more »enomenal. The path does feel too narrow in spots. Can be crowded but well worth walking the entire length. Chelsea Market is down the stairs near the south end of the trail.
26.07.23
Francisco A really good place to walk and admire the beauties of Manhattan's low-west area. The High Line used to be a train track, but it was transformed into .. Read more »a peatonal path surrounded by plants, flowers, and buildings with beautiful architecture. You can start walking near Chelsea Market and end by The Vessel.
25.07.23
Krishna The High Line in NYC is a delightful urban escape. Walking its entire length is a joy, especially when it's not crowded. The elevated park offers a re.. Read more »freshing change from the bustling city streets, with beautiful greenery and scenic views. It's a peaceful and serene experience, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a moment of relaxation. Exploring this unique elevated pathway is a favorite pastime, allowing for a pleasant escape in the heart of the city.
22.07.23
Neha We walked from one end to the other of the high line. With beautiful views and lush greenery throughout the path, it made for a great evening walk!!
T.. Read more »he path has benches every few feet if you need to rest or just sit and admire the view! There are exits/entry points to the high line at several different streets.
21.07.23
Tom The High Line is a great way to see many sights of the city. Offering unique vantage points along the way you will walk along and amongst many beautif.. Read more »ul buildings and architectural features not well seen from the street. That along with the many art installations along the way will make traversing the city a joy and blocks will pass without feeling weary as you soak in the views and friendly atmosphere of the High Line.
30.06.23
Claudia What can I tell you, one of the best places on the planet. Apart from the fact that it is free, it is the perfect union between nature, sculpture and .. Read more »architecture. A place where you feel very peaceful and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. I have no idea how many blocks the trip is, but I assure you that when it ends you will be left wanting much more. I recommend it one hundred.
28.08.22
ikc The High Line is a must when you visit New York City. It's a park/walkway on an elevated rail line. You can walk through the park/gardens anytime, it .. Read more »takes about
35 minutes to walk. It’s surrounded by a lot of great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Lots of places to sit and you can even enjoy a nice picnic lunch. There is a playgrounds for kids. The best times to go is during the week, the weekend is very busy.
22.08.22
Aung I would like to rate this place 5 stars. I did really enjoy visiting the high line. From the start to the end lasted about 20-25 minutes walk. It's a .. Read more »touristy place. You can easily get there with public transport. Walk with friends would be fun. Take good pictures with New York skyline. Moreover, it's free.
08.07.22
Wendy This place is wonderful. Inspired, and free to walk across. It is an oasis of calm above a very bustling city. We entered it at the end where the v.. Read more »essel is, this is a very interesting piece of architecture, and we walked to Chelsea Market, which is also another beautiful place. There are a few people selling cold drinks along the route, which was very much needed. Would highly recommend a walk along the high line if you visit New york ?
17.06.22
F The High Line is a perfect place to scape from the city when you are near the Meat Packing, I enjoy my long walks in here since I live in the neighbor.. Read more »hood, the best time to visit is on week days, weekends are a bit crowded, close to Chelsea Market if you want to grab a quick lunch, it’s also surrounded by great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and more… nearby is also Little Island, that has beautiful views, you can also enjoy The Hudson Yards that many visitors go The Edge, The Vessel, nice restaurants and for shopping you have the mall.
I highly recommend this place, if you are a tourist the visit is a must…???
15.06.22
Matthew If you love the great outdoors and the buzz of big city life, then you need to get yourself to The High Line ASAP.
The idea of strolling along a disu.. Read more »sed railway line, surrounded by the buildings and hustle and bustle of NYC and beautifully landscaped surrounding is, to someone like me, heaven.
The design of the park is fantastic, carefully laid out in such a way where you can easily navigate, despite the oncoming rush of pedestrian traffic and take in everything around you.
You can pause on a bench and catch your breath on one of the many benches or you can park yourself on one of the viewing platforms and just watch the chaos of the city below you while you sit and drink it all in.
There is noting quite like it.
03.06.22
Eric Worth a visit. An enjoyable place to stroll. We were in the Chelsea Market area. This sections has lots of shade along the walk, and water features. G.. Read more »reat for kids or relaxing adults. There are stalls selling food and drinks on the high line above the Chelsea Market. Elevators available in multiple spots. Plenty of places to get off or on depending. To busy for jogging at peak times as it narrows and isn't a straight path. But possible at other times maybe. Lots of low hanging foliage. The plantings are nice and create green space, but while well tended it's not a botanical garden. Can be crowded. Worth a visit.
01.06.22
Bárbara Love it!! Super nice walk from the vessel more or less until the Chelsea market and the small islands!! It’s so pretty the view, all the street art yo.. Read more »u passed by, and the flowers and buildings. You pass by really beautiful modern buildings, I think it is an old train path cause you can still see the path all the way threw the high line. I completely recommend
19.05.22
Aashish Highly recommended to anyone visiting new York to find time to go on the high line. It's just so unique offering a cut right at the hub of the city. L.. Read more »ove the design and the views you get from different points. The flowers and plants are really great to look at and admire. Lot of places to sit and relax. It also ends near the vessel which is another amazing spot I like to just look and admire.
14.05.22
Nathan Excellent! I wasn't sure I wanted to go when my wife told me about it but I'm so glad we did! Gorgeous views, great walk after eating a big breakfast .. Read more »on the go, and the whole vibe is surreal! It's like walking in the future, the way the foliage meets the surrounding architecture.
10.05.22
Andrea Looking for something free and fun to do in New York?!
This is your place to go! It can even get romantic for a date. Since they have sittings all a.. Read more »round beautiful flowers and greenery.
ADA compliant, they have ramps and elevators to get there.
Enjoy your visit!
27.11.21
Sonia Love walking the high line every time I’m in NYC! Converting an old railroad line into a park was one of the most incredible and imaginative projects... Read more » Enjoy some fall colors (visited end of October) and wonderful views of the city!! Buy a thing or two at the Chelsea artist & flea market.
22.10.21
Dennis Three different locals suggested we visit this place and it definitely did not disappoint. Very cool place. Old subway tracks converted into a public .. Read more »park with so much plant life and greenery. A few vendors with food and wares along the way. We were only able to do a small portion of the southern end but we will definitely be back to check out the rest on a future trip. For anyone debating on going, DO IT.
11.10.21
Samuel Really great use of space in the city. A lovely place to take a stroll. And so nice to walk to miss all the intersections and save some time if you’re.. Read more » in a hurry. There were some nice restaurants and stalls with vendors that would be a good option if you need a bite to eat on your walk. Would definitely go back.
25.09.21
Sandra Hadn't been to the High Line for quite a while, but it is still as lovely as ever. And the experience in the early evening was really wonderful. My hu.. Read more »sband and I especially admired the lighting of the gardens, which made it feel even more magical. Had it not been a cloudy day, I am sure the sunset would have been spectacular.
15.08.21
Cyndie The High Line in Chelsea was one of the highlights of our trip! We walked it in the evening, enjoying the native plantings, families out and about, a.. Read more »long with the benches every so often to set and people watch. There were still some native bees buzzing around for added atmosphere. The evening was pleasant and it makes a great place to watch the sunset. It was my first visit to this park and would love to see other areas reclaimed in this manner. Brilliant New York!!
19.07.21
Valerie A Great free walkway above the crowds. See Manhattan from a different perspective. The High Line is a renovated El Subway line. The gardens are beauti.. Read more »ful, plenty of seating for resting. Nice shade, a fun escape from the rush of the city. After your walk along the High Line, check out the Chelsea Piers.
14.07.21
Khalid This is one of the most interesting places to visit in NYC, it’s getting more beautiful as time goes by. Areas where plants were just left to grow on .. Read more »their own, just like in the wild, are very fascinating.
I made it my no.1 place to go to when I’m NYC.
Amazing morning walk up and down from the Whitney museum to the Vessel.
09.06.21
Steve Weather wonderful, we try and walk on each visit to NYC . Many people all looking glad to be out! Architecture stunning! Old brick buildings and moder.. Read more »n side by side. Street life at Chelsea Market area buzzing. A must visit !
08.06.21
Wesley This path is so beautiful and well maintained. We visited on a Monday morning - maybe 11 am. It was not crowded as I picture it might be on a weekend... Read more » The landscaping is amazing - lush, with art installations here and there. This is a treasure - a really nice (easy) walk from Hudson Yards to Chelsea Market. It was a quiet, clean respite from the noise of the city.
09.05.21
Duncan Very unique, nature-like experience in the most unlikely of places. Definitely a must-do if you need a break from the hustle and bustle of nearly ever.. Read more »y other part of Manhattan. To think this was once an elevated railroad is wild, but not at all shocking when you see the rails and ties still in place along the way. But with plants and trees everywhere, it makes for a peaceful tribute to the industrial past.
04.05.21
Rachel Great walk, they had a few local artists and vendors along this walk. It’s proximity to the whitey art museum makes it a great stop to see both! This .. Read more »is a well maintained walking and has beautiful landscaping. It also has great views of the city!
25.04.21
Anthony Excellent park installation that is unusually quiet considering its location. I would recommend entering from Hudson Yards and walking down and exitin.. Read more »g near meatpacking district. It goes against the flow of most visitors and you can grab a good bite to eat after the walk
11.04.21
Samuel This was kind of the first thing I did in NYC and I wasn't expecting much, because I'd never heard of it, but it blew me away with the concept; an old.. Read more » above ground train line had been completely changed into a park with wonderful views and a few street vendors. It's 1.4 miles from end to end, so including walking from the subway, it's a good way to get 3 miles.
16.03.21
Benjamin The high line is a really interesting and fun walk on the West Side of NYC. As an avid train fan I find it fascinating that the walk used to be train .. Read more »tracks. As show in the photos, in various parts along the walk you can see some of the abandoned train tracks. The walk is very clean and the staff is really nice. Make sure to make a reservation in advance if going on the weekends. Overall a great spot to check out if visiting or if you have lived in NYC all your life.
13.03.21
Cory The High Line is a phenomenal place to visit on a gorgeous day. Stretching from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards, walking the High Line is bot.. Read more »h fun and really cool. There is art along the way, including statues and murals, as well as awesome views of the west side.
I recommend picking one direction and walking the whole thing on a sunny day.
24.02.21
Annmarie Such a beautiful walk through Hudson Yards and the Meatpacking District. I went for a date with my boyfriend and we were easily able to find places to.. Read more » sit, enjoy the sun, and get a beautiful view of the city. The best part is that it’s free and one of the only places where there is actually social distancing ? What a beautiful way to explore the West Side of Manhattan.
14.02.21
Alexander Visiting from Houston Texas.
Very nice walk way for easy walkable commuting. I wasn't a fan of registering to walk on the on the platform. It is a ve.. Read more »ry nice sight to see with the reclaimed train tracks being high up and seeing the streets below you. A beautiful place for photography.
It's nice it's nice that they have stuff there to assist you if you have any questions but I think that a sign will do just as well with available information needed for your walking needs. It's a park, or a way to commute.
01.02.21
Aniko Beautiful and very relaxing park . The views it was gorgeous! This park is such a wonderful use of old infrastructure that has character. What has bee.. Read more »n done to make the High Line a beautiful park ( botanical) is amazing. Strolling through the neighborhoods surrounded by beautiful plants, art and architecture it is a must vist for residents and visitors to the city. The trail is here ...
07.01.21
Avi Great place to take a stroll with friends. Lots of interesting architecture--much of it contemporary--along the route. Lots of young couples, some w.. Read more »ith strollers.
Multiple opportunities to sit down and rest.
Multiple exit opportunities along the route, one or two of which have elevators.
Wheelchair-accessible.
Bathrooms at both ends of route.
01.01.21
sharp When the sun's out, there’s nothing quite like taking a walk on the High Line. NYC’s elevated park is certainly one of more popular New York attractio.. Read more »ns everyone needs to check off their list, and it's the perfect activity to take visitors from out of town. To give you a bit of history, the High Line was once a rail track, which went out of use in 1980. In 2009, the 1.45-mile-long strip was transformed into what is now considered one of the most unique Parks in NYC.
03.11.20
Whitlock My favorite vantage point for an impressive view of the surroundings of New York City. What more could an abandoned railway line become but a sightsee.. Read more »ing park. You'll literally feel like you are walking on cars to get to your destination. Skyline pictures from here are stunning.
01.11.20
Kristen I love The High Line. Great views of the city, unique spot in NYC on Manhattan's west side. My sister and I walked this during a rainy afternoon in Ma.. Read more »y in 2018, and it was still so beautiful, & so much fun!!! If you're on the fence about visiting, definitely do it.
10.10.20
Mark beautiful park with a lot of fun things to see and do--museums, gardens, trails, carousel, and play areas for children. it's a great place in the midd.. Read more »le of the city where you can be surrounded by nature and enjoy running or walking through the pretty scenery. go on a sunny day and have a picnic!
30.09.20
Sylvia If you want the opportunity to have quiet, just you and nature and art. This is the place to spend an afternoon... perfect!
27.09.20
Wasma Nice place to walk ??
You have to make reservation before arrive there. It is free. You there are enter and exit stairs and you have about 1 hour. Gre.. Read more »at view.
13.09.20
PennyMaria Wow, I have never appreciated the High Line more than now. 2020 has made outdoor spaces like this invaluable. The juxtaposition of the natural element.. Read more »s against the cityscape is quite an experience, especially with the integration of public art.
This was also the emptiest the space has ever been which allows for you to really take in the sights. Due to limited capacity restrictions during the pandemic, they've implemented timed entry so my friend and I got tickets in advance. They also have clean facilities available for use. Hope I get to go once more before the weather changes completely.
09.09.20
M Perfection. We had such a blast and were treated so kindly. The staff was absolutely courteous and helpful. The rooms were greatness. We had such a be.. Read more »autiful room. There's room service which is pretty much 24/7 and a mini fridge and bar. Extra rummy run for two with seperate rain shower. The roof was reserved but you can sit outside on the 3rd floor. Definitely can't wait to go back and enjoy a longer stay even despite the fact there was a vibrator found under the bed. ?
22.08.20
Garrett BEAUTIFUL views. I love how the city left the above-ground subway track in place. It's a pretty boardwalk with plenty of space that stretches alongsid.. Read more »e West Manhattan. Every now and then you just need to stretch your legs and go for a stroll. Perfect place to relax.
31.07.20
John Great quirky park. As you might expect, a thin strip of greenery running north-south. The landscaping and decorative designs are very interesting. .. Read more »Usually very crowded. Often have art on display; sculptures and such. Also a lot of the architecture all around the park is really stunning. There are art galleries all around the area, so it you like art check them out. At the north end is Hudson Yards development, (new and stunning, especially the tower called The Vessel. South end has The Whitney Art Museum.
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