The Highline is an old elevated rail road track, originally constructed in the 1930s, to lift dangerous freight trains off Manhattan's streets. When all sections are complete, the High Line will be a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park, running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen.
When it opened this summer it was such a buzz that you oftentimes had to wait in line on weekends in order to access the park. The Highline is another thing that has been on my to-do list since it's opening in July, and I finally made it on Columbus Day. (sometimes all it takes to get something finally marked off my to-do list is for Morgan to come to town! I love it when she visits because I get to play tourist and try new things.)
I can't imagine a more beautifully designed park. The architecture firm who was hired to transform it really did an outstanding job, and I can't wait for the rest of it to open. Currently only in Phase 1, there are 2 more sections to go.
When it opened this summer it was such a buzz that you oftentimes had to wait in line on weekends in order to access the park. The Highline is another thing that has been on my to-do list since it's opening in July, and I finally made it on Columbus Day. (sometimes all it takes to get something finally marked off my to-do list is for Morgan to come to town! I love it when she visits because I get to play tourist and try new things.)
I can't imagine a more beautifully designed park. The architecture firm who was hired to transform it really did an outstanding job, and I can't wait for the rest of it to open. Currently only in Phase 1, there are 2 more sections to go.
The Highline back in the day
The Highline today
