Pleasant Walk on the High Line

An elevated 1.45-mile park built on a disused freight rail line — and one of the few places in Manhattan where you walk above the traffic, not next to it.

New York City · Walk · about 50 min · 1.5 miles · Pleasantness: High

Why this route is pleasant

• Entirely separated from street traffic
• Native and prairie plantings the whole length
• Hudson River views on the western stretches
• Frequent benches and viewing decks

What you'll see

• The original rail tracks running through the plantings
• The 10th Avenue overlook seating amphitheater
• Hudson Yards Vessel and the Edge
• Chelsea Market and the Whitney from above

Best time to go

Weekday mornings or after 7pm in summer. Avoid Saturday afternoons.

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