The High Line

My spouse and I have been hearing about and reading about this abandoned railway turned elevated park for several years, and we were finally able to checked it out on our last visit to NYC in early October 2011. What a wonderful way to spend a few hours, or alternatively, what a creative way to walk from Gansevoort Street (just below 12th Street) and 10th Avenue to 30th Street (and 10th Avenue). The 1+ mile pathway is varied as it winds itself for blocks and blocks through the Meatpacking District, Chelsea, and the Lower West Side, featuring different types of seating, unique plantings, and various things to look at. There are a few vendors along the way selling drinks and snack-type food, and a few artists selling their work. There are restrooms toward the middle of the park (at 16th Street), as well as elevator access at 14th, 16th, 30th, and Highline volunteers are staged every so often to offer assistance and “police” the area. We walked the Highline twice on the same weekend – the first day it rained halfway through our walk, so we went back the next day because the weather was better. There were huge crowds on both days, and walking took quite a bit of time. No dogs are allowed, nor are bikes, nor is smoking. A very enjoyable way to spend the day!