by Friends of the High Line / NYC Parks
Photo: Dansnguyen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A public park built on an old elevated rail line, where families stroll through gardens, public art and overlooks above the West Side streets. Free docent-led tours and seasonal family programs run through the year.
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| Monday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM – 10 PM |
Apr–Nov 7am–10pm; Dec–Mar 7am–8pm
Free
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free
Sunday: 7 AM–10 PM · Monday: 7 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 7 AM–10 PM · Wednesday: 7 AM–10 PM · Thursday: 7 AM–10 PM · Friday: 7 AM–10 PM · Saturday: 7 AM–10 PM. Apr–Nov 7am–10pm; Dec–Mar 7am–8pm
Gansevoort St to W 34th St, between 10th and 12th Aves, 10011, in Chelsea, Manhattan.
No. The High Line is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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