mazj

I had read about the High Line prior to our visit to New York last year, but didn't visit because.......I don't know why. But after reading this article in our newspaper (Melbourne, Australia), I wish I had.

http://news.domain.com.au/domain/des...813-1224q.html

Still love New York,
mazj

Sassafrass

Wow! Thanks for posting this. I go to NYC often and never heard of this before.

Aduchamp1

I love the High Line for a difference in perspective, colors, angles, textures, and elevations but the whole walk with stopping, etc is only 1/2 hour exercise.

mazj

Is it meant for exercise or all the other great attributes you mentioned? As a visitor it sounds like another unique oasis in NY. I thought Central Park was magnificent.

Aduchamp1

Sorry 1/2 hour walk from end to end. They will, however, open the last section, which will be an additional 10 blocks next year.

It is fun and has become an instant success.

starrs

It was on my To Do list last trip too...but just ran out of time. It's definitely at the top of my list for next time.

sf7307

Mine, too.

TxTravelPro

I stayed at the Standard one of my last visits to NYC and walked around the High Line a few times. Nice space. Good views of the area.
Standard was interesting, too.

progol

I live near the High Line and love the park - but it can get very crowded on a beautiful day, and it can undercut the experience. The narrow stretches can be jammed, as it has (deservedly so) become a very popular attraction. No room for exercise, though (unless elbowing someone out of the way counts)!

It is a remarkable renovation of a former industrial train line, and it's great fun to walk. I especially love the perspective from above the street. It's an urban contemporary whimsy.

As Aduchamp mentioned earlier, the Highline is really a short walk - maybe the equivalent of 8-10 blocks long and 1/4 block wide. It's not comparable to Central Park, which is close to 3 miles long and maybe 1/2 mile wide, and also one of the grandest parks ever created (I'm not biassed!.

eyemom84

Just returned from a lovely NYC visit. We walked on the High Line, along the park on the Hudson (name?), and cut back over to the Village. What a treat!

HowardR

The High Line is something very special and unique. Walking it gives you a very different perspective of the city. The feeling is almost indescribable.

jroth

As I recall - the idea for the High Line originated from a similar installation in Paris - near the Opera. If you are in Paris - take a stroll on their elevated walkway/park. And - at street level - located in arches - are some of the most interesting artisanal shops in Paris.

Frank

mazj: Instead of focusing on what you missed, what did you see? High-Line while something different, is a 3rd tier attraction compared to all of the other sights. As someone said, on a beautiful day there's a traffic jam up there.

HowardR

I disagree somewhat, Frank. The High Line is better than a third tier attraction. No, it can't compare with, say, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum, etc., bit its uniqueness moves it up on the list!

starrs

I can't wait to walk what's open.

Atlanta is working on the Beltline and there's been a lot of back and forth re consultants and TV coverage on the Highline. Chelsea market and the Highline are at the top of my list for my next visit (which COULD have been last week but I couldn't get away)

LowCountryIslander

I'll be in NYC in 2 weeks and this is on my list of things to do! I'm staying in Chelsea and this will be the perfect place to walk along on my way to Chelsea Market!

TDudette

Saving. Great idea.