What is unique about the High Line park in New York City?

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through gardens, view art, experience a performance, savor delicious food, or connect with friends and neighbors-all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Can you picnic on the High Line?

At 23rd St. Anchored on the southern end with seating steps made of reclaimed teak, this is a popular spot for picnics. You can find site-specific art installations here, including our annual mural on a neighboring building. (Please note, the lawn is sometimes closed for maintenance).

Where do I enter the High Line?

Access to the High Line is possible via any of the access points listed below:

• Gansevoort Street and Washington Street (elevator access)
• 14th Street (elevator access)
• 16th Street (elevator access)
• 17th Street (temporary access)
• 18th Street (under construction)
• 20th Street.
• 23rd Street (elevator access)
• 26th Street.

Do you need a reservation for the High Line?

The High Line is open daily, with COVID-related measures in place. These measures, such as reduced capacity and asking visitors to wear a mask or face covering, help ensure an improved and safer visitor and employee experience. On weekdays there is open access and no reservations are required.

Why is the High Line park so popular?

It’s no wonder that the High Line itself, has essentially become a hub for both public art and art installations. Visitors to the park will come across many commissioned art installations, some temporary and others permanent. The linear park is the perfect medium for the expression of contemporary art.

Where can you see stars in NYC?

Stargazing Spots in Manhattan

• Lincoln Center. Most people visit Lincoln Center to see the stars on the stage – but you can go stargazing there too!
• Carl Schurz Park.
• Pupin Physics Laboratories.
• Riverside Park South.
• The High Line.
• 125th St and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
• Inwood Hill Park.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Where is the best place to start the High Line?

There are 11 entry points at intervals along the High Line, but for the optimal experience start at the southern end, at Gansevoort Street and Washington Street in the Meatpacking District. From there, the path leads you under the The Standard hotel, near Chelsea Market and past several iconic art galleries.

How long does it take to walk the High Line in NYC?

about 30min
The High Line Park is approx. 1.45 miles or 2.33KM and takes about 30min to walk and opened all year ’round including the Winter.

How long does it take to walk the Brooklyn Bridge?

60 minutes
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WALK OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE? The short answer is 60 minutes. That’s the time that most visitors to the bridge take to cross. New York commuters hurrying to work spend 25 minutes crossing the Brooklyn Bridge.

Can you see the Statue of Liberty from the High Line?

Views: Walking along the High Line you can see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. You might even see a high flyer through the windows of the Trapeze School New York at 30th Street.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzpmZU-lRJ0