The High Line
The High Line
4.5
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
This elevated railway turned public park provides fantastic views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline on Manhattan's West Side. The 1.5-mile High Line draws travelers to its lush horticulture, art installations and community programs. Here, you can have a leisure stroll along the structure and admire colorful murals and installations all around. Other must-sees of the area include the Chelsea Market, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Vessel. Hear the story behind this unique greenway on a free tour led by knowledgeable guides which takes place on some days. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
Commonly known as “the Village” to New Yorkers, it was here in Greenwich Village that both 1960’s counter culture and the LGBT movement were born. Famous for its bohemian past, head to Washington Square Park to get a feel for this diverse and energetic neighbourhood. You’ll find NYU students, street performers, skateboarders, kids frolicking in the fountain, and locals relaxing and playing chess. Stroll the streets to discover a mix of majestic town homes and hidden bars and restaurants that give this neighbourhood an old-school residential feel. When the sun goes down, check out one of the famous jazz or comedy clubs that still packs them in every night.
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- 14th St / 8th Ave • 6 min walk
- 8th Ave • 6 min walk
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- Boyd JMaleny, Australia1,780 contributionsFree and Quite LovelyTake a disused and decaying raised railway line and turn it into a 1.5 mile elevated garden, walkway and outdoor art installations with interesting views along its length? That's New York for you. Free and another one of those uniquely New York experiences really worth doing.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten February 28, 2024
- JackOld Bethpage, New York3,409 contributionsGreat walk in NYC!The High Line is a must visit in New York City. It is a 1.45 elevated walk through the Meatpacking District, Chelsea, and Hudson Yards. The High Line takes you above roads, with plenty of shade in the form of trees. I highly recommend!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 15, 2024
- JohnDeereQueenBay of Plenty Region, New Zealand73 contributionsVisually interesting city walking track situated above roads on a disused railway line.Interesting walking track made on a disused railway line. Visually attractive scuptures, attractive garden plantings and some great views of that part of the city and over to New Jersey. The hardworking team who developed this walk have done an excellent job. Definitely worth a visit!Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten March 16, 2024
- travellerjock141 contributionsA different NYCThis was a great way to see the city in a different way. The walkway was broad with lots of interesting art and view points. Take care to know where you’re going to join. We didn’t go from the start and we had to walk alongside it a little to get access but it’s easy to achieve. We coupled it with a visit to Chelsea market which was perfect. Worth your timeVisited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 16, 2024
- AwayDays_RichMacclesfield, United Kingdom1,501 contributionsEarly year sunshine and few touristsFirst day of March and a beautifully sunny Friday. We walked the full length from the Hudson Yards to Chelsea Market, stopping off then to the Meatpacking district. We actually went on to Greenwich and the West Village and beyond, about 11 miles all told, what a fantastic day. Better to go when it's not busy and you can just meander and take in all the architecture and the views. The foliage and fauna does need some work, there's a lot of dead stuff. It's early on in the year and it's a lengthy project but the few people we did see working were literally cutting the grass with scissors.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2024
- Devan K30 contributionsFor Architecture LoversThe High Line is must to do in NYC. We joined it on the North-end just off W 30th at the famous pink tree. This experience exceeded our expectations even though the gardens are still recovering from the brutal NYC winter. The walkway is safe and clean. The surrounding commercial and residential apartments are surreal and a real treat for art and architecture lovers. We walked the entire High Line south which took less than 40 minutes with lots of stops for photo opps. There are very exit points along the way. We visited the Chelsea market (also recommended) and took the High Line back to and exited at the Bloomberg building.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2024
- Camila MSao Paulo, SP33 contributionsArchitecture and HistoryLots of architecture and perfect spots for great photos of the city. The work that was done in this area of the city is incredible, I started at Chelsea Market and walked to Vessel. There are several entry/exit points along the way, but it's worth going through all the points and enjoying the old mixed with the new...Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 24, 2024
- TAP647Chicago, Illinois505 contributionsAn enjoyable walkA really enjoyable walk. A great way to experience the city. Enjoyed walking from Hudson Yards to Chelsea Market. Lots to see and enjoy along the way. Highly recommendVisited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 31, 2024
- Danielle RLeicester, United Kingdom941 contributionsPartly closedUnfortunately there was parts of the high line closed for maintenance when we were in NY so we couldn’t walk the full length. What we could walk was enjoyable and nicer than walking the sidewalk. Also has some of the nicest public restrooms, which are hard to come by.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 7, 2024
- AlexFromTheUKTelford, United Kingdom99 contributionsWonderful change of paceNYC can be a busy place to be, so taking some time out to walk the high line was great. And unusually for New York, free! Lovely way to spend half an hour seeing the city from a different perspective, and ending up at Chelsea Market.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 8, 2024
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Brenna
Province of Leinster, Ireland129 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
The High Line is a disused railway that has been very cleverly transformed into a greenway connecting Chelsea to Hudson Yards. It is a great idea and will look fantastic during the summer months once all of the shrubs and plants are in full bloom. There are plenty of exit/entry points along the route if you wish to leave at any point, and there is an entry point to Chelsea Markets from the walkway itself. They have completed excellent work on transforming this railway including viewpoints over the busy city roads, plenty of art/architecture and spaces to sit and read or people gaze. Nice stroll, but, while it was designed as an urban escape from busy city life it is clear once you are on the walk that it has quickly become a tourist attraction and there were parts of the walk that were quite busy.
Written January 11, 2025
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,134 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
One of our favorite experiences in New York, taking a long walk on this elevated park that is a recycled elevated train line. Your walk will take you through important fun neighborhoods like Hudson Yards, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea. This popular park has sparked a resurgence of this entire part of the west side. Great way to see buildings from another perspective. it is popular so you will encounter crowds.
Written August 18, 2024
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Lorenzo P68
Venegono Superiore, Italy2,904 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is one of the (relatively) new attractions in NY (among other things it has had a recent expansion) and is very popular. You know what it is by now, you certainly enjoy an unusual view of the city both because you are elevated and because you literally pass through the buildings. Who knows, the neighbors will be happy. The scenery is very varied and changes continuously as you walk so it is definitely compelling.

Written September 5, 2023
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victoriafoody
Victoria, Canada302 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
My family visited the High Line during our NYC trip. This elevated park is a converted disused railway line, offers a different perspective of Manhattan, views of the city landscape and the Hudson River, that you won't get from street level. It is a green pathway. Spanning from Hudson Yards to the Meatpacking District.
The pathway is landscaped with native plants and flowers and various sculptures. The park features various viewing platforms where visitors can take in the vibrant city scenery. Although some may find it lacks unique attractions beyond its pleasant walkability, it serves as an effective route to traverse from midtown to downtown while avoiding street traffic. However, word of caution: we initially tried visiting on a Saturday morning and it was mobbed! However, it does provides an escape from the bustling streets below.
The best part? It's free! If you're not expecting something spectacular and just want a peaceful urban walk with some decent views, the High Line delivers.
The pathway is landscaped with native plants and flowers and various sculptures. The park features various viewing platforms where visitors can take in the vibrant city scenery. Although some may find it lacks unique attractions beyond its pleasant walkability, it serves as an effective route to traverse from midtown to downtown while avoiding street traffic. However, word of caution: we initially tried visiting on a Saturday morning and it was mobbed! However, it does provides an escape from the bustling streets below.
The best part? It's free! If you're not expecting something spectacular and just want a peaceful urban walk with some decent views, the High Line delivers.
Written November 13, 2024
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IAl
Toronto, Canada317 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Fun and unique park and with tons of shade. You can also do your souvenir shopping on the cheap by the outdoor stalls beside the 57 Pier (that you can access and see from High Line park). There are also cafes and food stalls so you can easily grab a drink or food and be on your way. It is a different way to see NYC walking well above ground level. There’s tons of art to admire and also for purchase and also pop experiences too. The only thing is that it is crowded with people; so if you do not like crowds in your green spaces, you may not enjoy High Line.
Written October 13, 2024
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Charlotte B
71 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Whilst on a trip with my family we found we needed something to pass an evening. We found the High-Line which is a raised walk around New York City and its amazing architecture. Once a run-down railway, the high-line was converted and is now bustling with lots of people. As you gaze down at the city, you may notice some of the modern artwork lining the walk. There are also toilets and water fountains as well as lots of things to look out for. Definitely recommend!
Written August 26, 2024
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Imliooper
United Kingdom1,766 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The High Line is a unique feature in New York City. One is inclined to remark, “Only in New York….”
Originally, the elevated P Way (or Permanent Way, to borrow the lingo of railway engineers) was set up in the 1930s to carry freight from the nearby meat packaging district to the other side of New York City. It ran from 33rd Street to 14th Street. And it served its function as a freight line for the next 50 or so years.
Over time, as trucking took over, freight trains along the elevated line ceased operating and the line went into disrepair. Vegetation grew along the lines as nature took over. Subsequently, the phenomenon that we nowadays popularly call “rewilding” occurred after the 1980s, creating a naturally bio-diverse habitat.
The old railway tracks are still visible along sections which have been deliberately planted over. There are some exotic plants and grasses too which are appropriately labelled along the way, making for a botanical learning exercise.
Along the High Line there are the ubiquitous stalls offering food and drink and other enterprising people selling street art.
There appears to have been plans to demolish the High Line a decade ago but the local citizenry seem to have banded together and campaigned to preserve it for posterity.
The magic and unique perspective afforded by being on a raised walkway, amidst natural and planted flora, surrounded by functioning offices and apartments, while traffic flows continually on the road below is unmatched anywhere else on the planet. Of course, only in New York…
Originally, the elevated P Way (or Permanent Way, to borrow the lingo of railway engineers) was set up in the 1930s to carry freight from the nearby meat packaging district to the other side of New York City. It ran from 33rd Street to 14th Street. And it served its function as a freight line for the next 50 or so years.
Over time, as trucking took over, freight trains along the elevated line ceased operating and the line went into disrepair. Vegetation grew along the lines as nature took over. Subsequently, the phenomenon that we nowadays popularly call “rewilding” occurred after the 1980s, creating a naturally bio-diverse habitat.
The old railway tracks are still visible along sections which have been deliberately planted over. There are some exotic plants and grasses too which are appropriately labelled along the way, making for a botanical learning exercise.
Along the High Line there are the ubiquitous stalls offering food and drink and other enterprising people selling street art.
There appears to have been plans to demolish the High Line a decade ago but the local citizenry seem to have banded together and campaigned to preserve it for posterity.
The magic and unique perspective afforded by being on a raised walkway, amidst natural and planted flora, surrounded by functioning offices and apartments, while traffic flows continually on the road below is unmatched anywhere else on the planet. Of course, only in New York…
Written August 28, 2024
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S_Hvass
Bramming, Denmark734 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This became our absolute favorite spot in NYC! This place is just the gem of the city, and we loved strolling on the High Line enjoying both the line itself and the surroundings. There is a unique atmosphere and vibe here that draws you in and makes you want to just keep walking and the line to never end. The High Line is spectacular in its architecture that is both raw and industrial and beautiful and tranquil at the same time. Along the line there are many places to sit and there are restrooms and small cafes. Everything you need for a stroll. We went here in October with the leafs falling, and it made the experience even more beautiful. A must see in NYC!!
Written November 18, 2023
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Jose Carlos G
Malaga, Spain77 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Of course, we can say that it is one of the most peculiar and different parks that we have ever seen, as it is located on the old train tracks that crossed a small part of the city by air. It is amazing, with countless different flowers and plants, with an exhibition of many interesting artistic works, with a very good atmosphere and views of the city from a different angle. One of the best places we visited in New York (visited from May 14 to 20, 2024). In addition, it has well-marked, well-kept and "very original" public bathrooms. We toured it all after our cruise around Manhattan with the Circle Line tour company. At noon there were more people walking through this curious park, but it was not overwhelming (I don't know what it will be like at another time of year at the same time). All in all, we loved it!

Written May 27, 2024
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,628 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We'd only arrived in New York a few hours earlier but we wanted to join the walk along the High Line guided by one of the High Line Volunteers. It's an amazing space on an old railway viaduct that has been converted into a green oasis. Lots of work has gone into making a layer for the plants to thrive. Along the way there are various artworks too. Some were specially comissioned for the location.
One of the amazing things to me was that when it was originally constructed to bring meat into the packing factories it was constructed through the buildings that were there at the time. You can still see a few where the High Line goes through and the building is shaped around it.
Taking the guided walk we learnt a lot about its construction and the continuing efforts to save it from the developers. It's worth the effort getting there and there are views of the river and the city too
One of the amazing things to me was that when it was originally constructed to bring meat into the packing factories it was constructed through the buildings that were there at the time. You can still see a few where the High Line goes through and the building is shaped around it.
Taking the guided walk we learnt a lot about its construction and the continuing efforts to save it from the developers. It's worth the effort getting there and there are views of the river and the city too
Written October 2, 2024
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How long does it take to walk from one end to the other?
Written January 6, 2020
it took me about 2 hours. But did a lot of stops to take pictures, even it was a cold January day.
Written January 12, 2020
How long does it take to walk the High Line?
Written September 27, 2019
About 30 to 40 minutes
Written October 1, 2019
Walk towards it. It roughly parallels 10th Ave, and is between 13th st and 30th st. Look for overhead line in greenish gray support strxr. You can climb stairs acess it every block or two. You can incorporate a visit to Meatpacking District, Circle Line Tours, Hudson Yards upscale shopping mall or Chelsea Mkt and breakfast or see old dock where Titanic survivors diembarked from the Carpathea.
Written August 27, 2019
Ciao, visiterò new york ad agosto, ci sono zone d'ombra oppure è in pieno sole?
Written August 1, 2019
Alcuni spazi all'ombra ci sono.... ma gran parte e' al sole. Ti consiglio sicuramente di andarci la sera a fare una passeggiata. Considera pero' che a una certa ora viene chiusa, mi pare alle 23. 00.
Written August 1, 2019
What stop on the A or C train do I get off for the Highline walk?
Written June 7, 2019
One end of Highline is near the 14th and the other end 30th. After you get off you have to walk west a few blocks. Enjoy.
Written June 8, 2019
Is the High Line free?
Written April 28, 2019
Yes Richard it is free and it’s a beautiful walk👍
Written May 7, 2019
Christina R
Collingswood, New Jersey
Where is a good place to access the High Line. What is a good section of it to walk?
Written December 13, 2018
We also accessed it from Chelsea Market and walked north.
Written December 22, 2018
Is it worth it during Winter / December?
Written November 22, 2018
I think so. I was there on autumn
Written April 29, 2019
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