The High Line Park

The High Line starts on the corner of Washington St. and Gansevoort St. and goes all the way up to 34th. It is a total of 1.45 miles long and runs through the heart of Chelsea.

This rail line originally transported good to and from Manhattan's largest industrial district. In 1980, the line saw the last trains to use it's tracks. For the next 26 years, the area fell into disrepair and was just sad and abandoned. There was always debate over what to do with it and finally a plan was decided upon. Over the next 8 years they would slowly convert the abandoned rail line into a park for public use. To keep the authenticity of the rail, the park planners decided to keep the train tracks in place, so throughout the park, they are visable both in the pathway and through the foliage.

The Highline in 40 seconds

Be sure to check out

• The Whitney Museum (free admission 5-8pm on Friday)

• Unique art pieces scattered throughout the park

• The urban theater over 10th Ave. near 17th St.

• Artichoke Pizza

• Views of Jersey and the Hudson River by the train yard