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Activity Chelsea, Manhattan

High Line

An activity in Chelsea, Manhattan, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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High Line in Chelsea, Manhattan
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Why go

Elevated rail-line park with plantings, public art and Hudson views from Gansevoort St to Hudson Yards.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Manhattan, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The High Line and Chelsea Market.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The High Line

    Elevated rail-line park with gardens and Hudson River views.

    Outdoors · New York City · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Chelsea Market

    Former Nabisco factory with food stalls, bakeries and shops at the south end of the High Line.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Chelsea Market

    Food hall in the old Nabisco factory at the High Line's south end.

    Food · New York City · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Keens Steakhouse

    Steakhouse open since 1885, known for its mutton chop and ceilings lined with thousands of old clay pipes.

    Food · Midtown Manhattan · 1.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Joe's Pizza

    Classic thin New York slice, served fast since 1975.

    Food · 1.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Birdland

    Jazz club named for Charlie Parker, now on West 44th Street, with two or more sets a night.

    Activity · Midtown Manhattan · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

High Line is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Manhattan

High Line is our only activity pick in Manhattan; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Manhattan guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Manhattan run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For High Line itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Manhattan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Manhattan weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for High Line, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
New York, NY 10011, USA
Coordinates
40.74799, -74.00476
Destination
Manhattan, New York
Website
thehighline.org

High Line: quick answers

How much time do you need at High Line?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at High Line. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit High Line?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Walk north from Gansevoort to end at Hudson Yards.

Is High Line free?

Yes, we list High Line as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is High Line?

High Line is at New York, NY 10011, USA, in Chelsea. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include High Line?

High Line appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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