WALKING THE HIGH LINE | NYC — eagerexploration

Looking back at my most recent trip to NYC, walking the High Line was definitely one of my favorite things we did. It was a beautiful sunny day as we made our way over to Hudson Yards where the High Line begins. There is a subway stop that will put you very close to the new Vessel, a landmark that is quite eye-catching. From there, you can either access the stairs to get on the High Line (just down the street from the Vessel) or you can walk to the true beginning of the path, which has ramp access.

THE DETAILS OF THE HIGH LINE

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The design was created by James Corner Field Operations (lead), Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf.
The Park is nearly 1.5 miles long, an elevated structure running from Gansevoort St. to 34th St. (Manhattan’s West Side)
There are many art installations along the way
If you are going on a leisurely stroll and stopping for lots of pictures, it will take ~ 1 hr to walk.

A BRIEF HISTORY

The High Line used to be railroad tracks which were in operation from 1934 to 1980. The main purpose of the freight line was to carry meat to the Meatpacking District, mail to the Post Office, and produce to the factories in the West Side. The tracks were going to be demolished until residents founded the project in 1999.

Here’s what you’ll see along the walk!