Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Don't Miss
Public Art
In addition to being a haven of hovering green, The High Line is also an informal art
space featuring a variety of installations, both site-specific and stand-alone. For detailed
information about the public art on display at the time of your visit, check out
art.thehighline.org.
Secret Staffers
As you walk along the High Line, you'll find dedicated staffers wearing shirts with the
signature double-H logo who can point you in the right direction or offer you additional
information about the converted rails. Free tours take place on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm
in the warmer months. Sign up near the 14th St entrance.
Top Tips
›
Beat the crowds by starting early at 30th St, wandering south and exiting at 14th St for a bite at Chelsea Market
before exploring the West Village. If your tummy's grumbling, tackle The High Line in the reverse direction,
gelato in hand.
›
If you want to contribute financially to The High Line, become a member on the website. Members receive dis-
counts at neighborhood establishments, such as Diane von Furstenberg's boutique and Amy's Bread in Chelsea
Market.
Take a Break
The High Line invites gastronomic establishments from around the city to set up stalls for to-go items. Expect a
showing of the finest coffee and ice cream establishments during the warmer months.
A cache of eateries is stashed within the brick walls of Chelsea Market (
Click here
)
at the 14th St exit of The
High Line.
The Industrial Past
It's hard to believe that The High Line - a shining example of brilliant urban renewal - was once a dingy rail line
that anchored a rather unsavory district of thugs, trannies and slaughterhouses. The tracks that would one day be-
come the High Line were commissioned in the 1930s when the municipal government decided to raise the street-
level tracks after years of accidents that gave Tenth Ave the nickname 'Death Avenue.' The project drained over
$150 million in funds (equivalent to around $2 billion by today's dime) and took roughly five years to complete.
