The High Line

Michelle K★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

The High Line is definitely one of the nicest places to visit in New York City. Built on a former elevated railway line, it offers a unique way to experience the city from above while being surrounded by greenery, flowers, and beautiful views. We really enjoyed walking along the park and taking a break from the busy streets below. It feels like a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan while still being right in the middle of it all. Along the way, there are plenty of places to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. We also passed by The Vessel, which was nice to see, although we personally didn’t find it quite as impressive as expected. Still, it was a fun stop during the walk. One thing we especially appreciated was how easy the High Line is to access. There are multiple entrances and exits along the route, making it simple to join or leave the park whenever you want. There are also restrooms available, which is very convenient when spending a few hours exploring. Overall, the High Line is a wonderful place to slow down, enjoy some greenery, and experience a different side of New York City. Highly recommended for both visitors and locals!

Lisa Carmichael★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Train tracks turned into an art path. This was my second visit. This time was a winters walk. Interesting way to see the artwork without the flowers. Still a great addition to anyone’s list of things to do while visiting New York. There’s both staircases and elevators to get you to the path. Very safe. Well maintained. We were in the Chelsea neighborhood. This was February 2026 and fortunately we were able to see the pigeon display as exited to Penn Station.

Diane Williams★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Even though I live in NY, this was my first trip to the Highline! It is beautiful!! Lush greenery and trees and flowering plants! Park is very well-maintained. A man who worked there taking care of the greenery was very nice and explained to me that one of the trees was a Magnolia tree and how they are typically native to North and South Carolina. He knew a lot about plants. The views were spectacular as well. I can't wait to visit again!

E.★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

This elevated park is such a lovely part of the city and a nice escape from the chaos. The views are also immaculate! The walkway is also narrow so you need to be patient otherwise you risk bumping into others. It could also potentially get really busy depending on the time of the day you go. Also, the transition from the greenery into Hudson Yards is quite stunning!

Shawn★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

If your itinerary for NYC is too packed, you can skip this. From a city design perspective this is a cool use of an old elevated railway. Specifically the section at the beginning of the trail near Chelsea market climbing up on this abandoned looking railway is pretty cool. However, the functionality is questionable. It was definitely not designed with the capacity in mind on how many people will walk on it. Most sections of the path are very very narrow. More narrow than a small sidewalk and it just does not fit the volumes. You are walking in crowds and it becomes no longer enjoyable when folks walking the other way are brushing against you. Most of the elevated railway is just grass, understanding wanting to add green to a concrete city but there is no space for walking. We walked this path around 1030AM on a weekday in late April. The area around Chelsea market was much more enjoyable. We finished the path in under 45 minutes. This is actually pretty short path. The area near the Vessle became so crowded. The other option is to walk a small section, get an idea of the path, and take one of the staircases back to street level. It’s seems to be a tourist attraction now and not used by any locals to actually commute.