Which subway goes to the High Line?

GETTING THERE VIA THE MTA Many subway lines take you close to the High Line, including the A/C to 14th Street, 23rd Street, and 34th Street - Penn Station; the L to 14th Street - 8th Avenue; and the 7 to 34th Street - Hudson Yards. The LIRR to Penn Station is another great public transportation option.

How do I get to the High Line?

What is the High Line route?

Originating in the Meatpacking District, the park runs from Gansevoort Street—three blocks below 14th Street—through Chelsea to the northern edge of the West Side Yard on 34th Street near the Javits Center.

Where is the best place to start the High Line?

Tips for Visiting the High Line in NYC Where to start: If you want to walk the entire length of the High Line, enter at either 34th Street and 12th Avenue (ramp access), which is my fave entry point, OR Gansevoort and Washington Street (elevator access).

Where to start and finish High Line?

High Line Starting Point

The northern end of the High Line is at West 34th Street & 12th Avenue. Its southern end is at Gansevoort St. & Washington St. near the Whitney Museum of American Art.

New York's Abandoned Railway - The High Line

How do I get into High Line?

What subway goes to the High Line?

GETTING THERE VIA THE MTA

Many subway lines take you close to the High Line, including the A/C to 14th Street, 23rd Street, and 34th Street - Penn Station; the L to 14th Street - 8th Avenue; and the 7 to 34th Street - Hudson Yards.

How to enter the High Line from Chelsea Market?

When you have finished eating and shopping in Chelsea, you can get onto the High Line by exiting Chelsea Market and taking the stairs across the road at the back of the building. There is also the Chelsea Market passage (with stairs and an elevator) between 15th and 16th Streets.

What is the best time to visit the High Line?

The High Line is open year-round, and the hours change seasonally. To avoid crowds, the best time to visit the High Line is during a weekday weeknight. If you go on the weekends, visit before 12:00 pm or after 6:00 pm if possible.

Can you see the Statue of Liberty from the High Line?

10th Avenue Square

A grove of trees frames the High Line's view of the Statue of Liberty.

How long does it take to walk the High Line in NYC?

How long does it take to walk the High Line New York? Walking the 1.45-mile stretch takes about 30 minutes if you don't stop to gaze at cool outdoor artwork or the view.

What street does the High Line end on?

The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort St. to 34th St. on Manhattan's West Side. The High Line was founded by neighborhood residents in 1999 to prevent the elevated rail track from being demolished.

Is the High Line in NYC worth it?

A trip over the former high-speed railway line is an absolutely recommended excursion. From above you have a completely different view of the city. It's also nice that you don't have to stop at a red light at every corner.

Do I need to book the High Line?

All entrances are open without a reservation. On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors are required to reserve a FREE timed ticket before visiting the High Line. A limited number of walk-up tickets are also available, but I recommend just getting them online in advance.

Where is the north entrance to the High Line?

The High Line starts on Gansevoort Street in the south or 34th Street in the north.

Is the High Line safe at night?

Both areas are fairly safe during the day, especially the High Line Park, as there will be tourists and locals enjoying the park. The High Line is safe during official park hours. At night, the area is safe generally.

Is the High Line free in NYC?

The park is approximately 1.45 miles (2.3 km) long and runs from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards. The High Line is free to visit and you can walk the entire length of the park in half an hour. Along the way, you will have a great view of Manhattan.

How far does the High Line go in NYC?

The New York High Line runs for 1.45 miles above the west side of Manhattan, from Gansevoort Street & Washington Street, north up to 34th Street & 12th Avenue. It roughly runs from the Meatpacking District, through Chelsea, up to just south of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Is the High Line in danger?

the high line is at risk

Efforts are underway to rezone the Western Rail Yards–undoing a 2009 community-informed development plan–to pave the way for a new proposal that presents a grave threat to the magic of the adjacent High Line for millions of park-goers. New Yorkers have saved the High Line before.

Where can you get on and off the High Line?

High Line entrances

Many entrances can be found running primarily west of 10th Avenue, the High Line park stretches from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, to West 30th Street. Some of which are even wheelchair accessible. Entrances are at located at : Gansevoort Street.

Is Chelsea Market connected to High Line?

Chelsea Market Passage

The High Line runs along the former home of National Biscuit Company, aka Nabisco (now home to Chelsea Market).

How long is the Chelsea high line walk?

Visit www.thehighline.org to view design renderings. The High Line is 1.45-miles long, with one mile currently open to visitors.

Which NYC subway line is the best?

Through our analysis, we found that the Q train is the best subway line. With an on-time operation rate of 96.1% and 195.8 million passengers hopping on and off this line at 29 stations per year, the 2nd Avenue/Broadway Express line cements its #1 spot.

How much did the High Line cost?

It cost over $150 million in 1930, more than $2 billion today. The High Line opened to trains in 1934. It originally ran from 34th Street to St. John's Park Terminal, at Spring Street.

What train was on the High Line?

New York Central Railroad built a new elevated train to service the area and improve safety, the West Side elevated, which we now know as The High Line.