The High Line
add photosThe High Line is located on Manhattan's West Side and New York City's newest public park area. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. Section 1 of the High Line, which opened to the public on June 9, 2009, runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street.
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"Amazing!"
It's kind of amazing that this place exists, and our kids had a great time and so did we. There are some really funky birdhouses to look at, the water fountains talk to you, and there's a lot of variety--some seating areas that they can play around on, some lookouts over the street that are very cool.
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"Enjoyable stroll with plenty for active kids."
I loved strolling along the High Line. It is a wonderful example of historic preservation and community action brought together to create a wonderful public amenity. It's not just for adults though, our two active boys (7 and 4) enjoyed every moment of the walk, run, and climb! Moving the sliding benches on the tracks, clambering on the benches, running down the stair/steps at 10th Ave., enjoying walking underneath a gigantic building, marveling at the multi-level mechanical parking garage, and even finding delight in the artfully designed water fountains along the route. Along the way there are a few public restrooms, places to pick up food (not so much on the weekdays though), and wonderful bits of architecture. We walked the route on a Friday morning just before midday and the crowds were very light. We capped it off with a wonderful lunch at the Green Table, an organic sustainable eatery in the Chelsea Market.
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"Nice urban stroll"
We went here recently on a weekday in the Spring and it was not crowded at all. It seemed that most of the people that were there were tourists. Nonetheless, our family really enjoyed it. One highlight for my toddler was the elevator on 14th and 10th Ave which had a green film of some sort on the windows that made the view out look green. Another highlight was the 10th Ave Square's (along 17th St) viewing window where it was fun to watch the cars and taxis go by. Loved the modern feel of the High Line mixed with the old train tracks.
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"Great for strolls and resting, not so much for little ones"
A lot of talk about The High Line. And in truth it is a great place, overlooking the neighborhood of Chelsea. A restored train line, protected by the community residents, it is a great preservation of history with a touch of modern design and architecture.
Locals love to come here and relax or socialize. Our family likes to walk through the mile long (will be extended soon) path and people watch. But it is not a place for little ones to run and play.
The Chelsea Market is located right downstairs, a great retreat when the tummies get hungry or need a snack.
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"Fantastic views, very crowded"
We were here recently on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed! Since opening, the High Line's been jammed with people. Although we were able to walk freely, it would have been tough to let my 2 year old walk around on his own without getting stomped on. Most folks had their little kids in strollers.
A lot of the walkway is occupied by the old High line tracks and surrounded by native plants (they look like weeds to me). This part is very tempting for my 2 year to touch, but alas he was forbidden to. There are lots of fun sloping benches which are fun to slide down for a 2.5 foot tall guy. His favorite is the 10th avenue square at the corner of 10th Avenue and 17th Street. There's a huge viewing window above the bustle of 10th Avenue where car fanatics like my 2 year old guy just loves. We were able to watch taxis, buses, cars and trucks here for a long time.
If you've got a stroller, there's elevator access only at the 14th and 17th street entrances.
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"An Elevated Patch of Green"
Phase I of the High Line is finally open after a year of delays and a budget of $150M. The High Line was an elevated stretch of railway tracks that connected to warehouses in the Meatpacking district and Chelsea that was abandoned in the '80s. The High Line was slated to be torn down, which galvanized a movement to save it as a historic relic of the industrial past of this part of Manhattan. It finally re-opened in June 2009 as an elevated park that hearkens back to its original use. The greenery celebrates "weeds" that you would find on an old track beautifully. One feels as though you are walking in a meadow field, with relics of railway tracks and rail ties strategically placed and benches that make use of the railway tracks for support. The views of the city and the Hudson River are spectacular, as much as the landscaping is playful. The High Line weaves under and through buildings, above the streets and between buildings. There is also sunken theaterseating with a picture window of 10th Ave. Children and adults will enjoy the ever changing landscape of the High Line and its surrounds.
Cafe on wheels are strategically placed for refreshments.
Due to its recent opening and the expected crowds, entry is restricted to its southern end at Gansevoort & Washington. If you need an elevator, there is one available at 16th & 10th Ave, right next to Chelsea Market. Chelsea Market, another must see with children, is a great pit-stop after the High Line.
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