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Outdoors Chelsea, New York City

The High Line

An outdoor spot in Chelsea, New York City, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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The High Line in Chelsea, New York City
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in New York City, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat 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 High Line and Chelsea Market.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond New York City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    High Line

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

    Activity · Manhattan · 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 · Manhattan · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Chelsea Market

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

    Food · 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 · Manhattan · 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

The High Line is a stop on our Hudson Valley by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in New York City

The High Line is our only outdoors pick in New York City; here is what else we recommend there. See the full New York City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For The High Line itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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

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

The High Line: quick answers

How much time do you need at The High Line?

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

When is the best time to visit The High Line?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk north to south, ending at the Whitney Museum.

Is The High Line free?

Yes, we list The 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 The High Line?

The 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 The High Line?

The High Line appears on Hudson Valley by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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