The High Line
New York City, New York, US
The High Line is an elevated linear park on Manhattan’s West Side, repurposed from a historic freight rail line. It offers gardens, art installations, and sweeping city and skyline views, making it a distinct urban experience for visitors.
Why choose The High Line
Strolling the High Line lets you glimpse the city from a quiet, green ribbon above the traffic, something you won’t find in typical street‑level tours. You’ll discover ever‑changing art and garden scenes that feel personal to each walk.
Best for: Photography · Architecture · First-timers · Couples
Start your West Side walk on the High Line
Begin on the High Line, enjoy gardens and skyline views, then wander to nearby attractions for a relaxed half‑day.
- Morning — The High Line
- 11:00 — Chelsea Market
- Afternoon — Edge NYC
Visit tips
- Enter at Gansevoort Street for the widest opening and fewer people.
- Watch for seasonal art installations; they change roughly every few months.
- Visit early morning for softer light and fewer crowds.
- Allow about two hours to walk the full length and pause at viewpoints.
Plan your visit
- Recommended duration: 2–2.5 hours — allows time for stops and views
- Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00 — lighter crowds and softer light
- Hours: 07:00–22:00
- Category: attraction
- Rated 4.7 by 67540 reviewers
- Tags: city views, art installations, garden walk
Nearby attractions
- Chelsea Market — attraction, 8 min walk
- Edge NYC — attraction, 8 min walk
- Vessel — attraction, 9 min walk
- Whitney Museum of American Art — attraction, 12 min walk
- Little Island — attraction, 10 min walk
- Museum of Illusions - New York — attraction, 12 min walk
More things to do in New York City
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Rockefeller Center
- Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Top of The Rock
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