The High Line.
In 6 Shout NY guides.
City
The Best Parks in New York City
Less a park and more a public promenade, the High Line is an elevated railway transformed into a greenway.
Go for: The unique elevated views of the city and the impeccable garden design.
City
The Best Views in New York City
This elevated park built on a former railway offers constantly changing views as it winds through the west side.
Go for: Artfully framed views of the city from within, not above.
City
The Chelsea Guide: Where to Eat, Drink, and See Art in 2026
This is the essential Chelsea experience.
Go for: A walk with unmatched views of the neighborhood’s architecture and the Hudson River.
City
First Time in New York: What Locals Actually Tell Their Friends
A park on an old elevated freight line, running from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards.
Go for: the morning, before the crowds.
City
The Ultimate Meatpacking District Neighborhood Guide
The southern entrance to this park built on a former rail line starts right next to the Whitney.
Go for: a walk above the traffic on a nice day.
Art
Public Art in New York: Where to See It for Free
The High Line is more than a park, it's a 1.5-mile-long outdoor gallery.
Go for: Constantly changing, challenging contemporary art commissions.