The High Line

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.

Yet another gorgeous spot to walk around and explore New York in.

Perfect to take a stroll through after grabbing a bite to eat at the Chelsea Market or with your coffee in hand from the nearby Starbucks Reserver.

Many great viewpoints and insta worthy photo spots.

Stopped here on a scorching day while in the city. After shopping nearby at Hudson Yards, we walked on the High Line to Pier 57. I will say this was a very cool concept in repurposing an old train bridge thru the city into a multi-use garden, walkway.

The day we were there it was 97° and very crowded. If you're into that, there are shady places and plenty of stops to recharge your batteries.

I would recommend evening or in a cooler time to really get the most out of it.

What a wonderful way to get north and south on the lower west side of the city. The Highline, basically a rails to trails project, offers an elevated walking experience on the old trestle.

Well maintained by a vast army of volunteers keeps the gardens pristine. The space is self seeded and supported by hidden irrigation systems. There are seating areas along the way, various art installations, and photo opportunities in every direction.

Begins at the south end next to the new Whitney Museum and proceeds up through the Hudson yards, and ends in Little Spain and next to the Chelsea market, both of which offer amazing culinary options.

Definitely a nice place to walk off some of the great meals that you will find around the city!

The best walkway in the whole city. It's always evolving with different art installations and the flora and fauna is wonderful. There are tons of places to sit and tons of incredible photo opportunities. It's so peaceful and clean. Truly a gem in the busy city

Great place to take a walk and chill with a gorgeous view! I started from the middle and worked my way up to Hudson yard - the vessel is amazing. It's right where Chelsea market is too so it's super convenient. You can find so many sitting areas and photo opps, and water fountains too. I was able to take a nap on the benches that side along a railway - super cool! It's a must visit!!

The Highline is a staple when in NY! An abandoned railroad transformed into a nature trail nestled in a busy city. It's lined with the most lush greenery and flowers. It's stunning in every season, trust me I've seen them all! The buildings on the trail are pieces of art. I personally walk it every single time I visit and am still blown away by its beauty.

The high line is a great way to get your steps in and be surrounded by greenery. There are some cool sculptures along the way and a public bathroom on one end (on the end opposite of the Vessel and the Shed). I liked walking down the narrow park walkway. It felt like walking down a really wide garden hallway.

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.