New York City High Line Park Walking Tour
This New York walking tour will take you through three of Manhattan's historic neighbourhoods along a unique park created on a decommissioned elevated rail bed.
High Line Park is a New York marvel that never would have become a reality if it wasn't for the vision of two men followed by the, hard work, dedication and financial support of many more supporters. This old and crumbling elevated railway line was previously considered an eyesore that had to go, and indeed a portion of the line was demolished years before. Today the High Line is an amazing people space, having been transformed into a beautiful elevated walkway/park with landscaping and vegetation that retains many of the wild plants and flowers that had naturally overtaken the abandoned rail line.
Your walking tour of the High Line will present you with some unique views of the western Manhattan. As you walk along the High Line you will feel a sense of connection to the busy activity in the streets below and at the same time a sense of peaceful separation from the same.
The High Line passes through three Manhattan Neighbourhoods: The Meatpacking District, Chelsea and Hells Kitchen. While these neighbourhoods have an industrial heritage, they gradually transistioned to new uses including residential, restaurants, bars, studios and boutiques. Your walking tour through High Line Park will offer you some great vantage points from which to view and photograph these New York neighbourhoods. It also provides some awesome views of the Hudson River. There are benches for relaxing or enjoying a short break along the way.
Since opening in June of 2009, High Line Park has been an instant success and is very popular with both locals and tourists. We highly recommend it to all of our readers.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoHigh Line Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- 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
Address: New York, NY 10011, USA
Phone: (212) 500-6035
Official Website: High Line Park
High Line Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
I absolutely love walking on the highline, whether taking time for myself or commuting to work, there is such great architecture to be seen. Whether you start your experience walking the highline from the West village to Hudson Yards or from Hudson Yards to the West village you can truly see the diversity of the West side neighborhoods in Manhattan. The planning of the walkway in coordination with the artwork, the trees and flowers is well thought out. There are plenty of options to sit and enjoy the views, especially catching the sunrise or the sunset. My favorite time is in the morning when the city is quiet. The design of this park is truly incredible.
Eddie Wunderlich - a month ago
I loved running and walking along this! It was so peaceful, it was about 1.5 miles one way. I highly recommend visiting this when visiting, it has some of the few touches of nature you can find in the city. It has great spots for taking pictures, and you can get to your destination off the highline faster.
jymer1102 - 2 weeks ago
The High Line is a fantastic urban walk.
A former railway transformed into a park peaceful, creative, and beautifully integrated into the city.
I walked from Hudson Yards to the West Village and loved how effortless it felt: no cars, no traffic lights, just a relaxed flow through the city.
Great perspectives of New York from above and a perfect way to explore without feeling rushed. Highly recommend.
Mar 57 - a month ago
A wonderful use of old elevated train tracks turned into beautiful greenery in the middle of the city. So many different kinds of vegetation and lots of great art to see along the way. We walked about 2 miles of it from The Edge down to Chelsea Market.
Jennifer Sakash - 2 months ago
A unique and always enjoyable walk through the city. Great views, interesting design, and especially nice in the evening. Easy to fit into any NYC itinerary.
Our Own Path - Kassie and Rick - 2 weeks ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 | 14th Street | 9 minutes |
| L | 8th Avenue | 5 minutes |
| A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 | 34th Street | 10 to 14 minutes |
How to get to High Line Park by Subway
To begin your tour at the south end of High Line Park (Gansevoort Street entrance) Take the A, C, E, 1, 2 or 3 Train to 14th Street or the L Train to 8th Avenue and make your way west to the corner of Washington and Gansevoort Street
To begin your walking tour at the north end of the Park Take the A, C, E, 1, 2 or 3 Train to 34th Street and walk west along 34th Street to the entrance.
The High Line is accessible from Gansevoort Street, 14th Street (elevator access), 16th Street (elevator access), 18th Street, 20th Street, 23rd Street (elevator access coming soon), 26th Street, 28th Street, 30th Street, (elevator access).
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