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June 15, 2009

Discovering The High Line, NYC

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One of the wonderful things about New York City is that just when you think you’ve seen it all, or know it all, something changes, reinvents itself, becomes anew, tempting you to come back and take another look, rediscover it, get to know it again.  It is why even after living here most of my life and having been gone for almost 4 years, I find myself returning to a city waiting to be rediscovered. It is why no day is short of one adventure or another.

And today’s adventure took my family to The High Line. We headed over to the ever hip and cool Chelsea, in lower, west Manhattan.  It is home of many wonderful sites we love. The High Line was formerly a freight train line originally established in the 1930s.  After a threat of its demise by city plans, the Friends of The High Line was established. The group was successful in raising funds and support, helping to secure its protection and establishment under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

They arrive to 16th St, location of the only functioning elevator.  It seems that another elevator is in the works, but due date is unknown (there are other entrances as well). The afternoon was beautiful, sunny, and not too hot.  When we arrived to the top of the park, we easily mingled in with the flow of people slowly strolling about, taking pictures, and admiring the beauty of the place.

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What we really liked about this place were the details about it. Like how the new design highlights the old and even makes the once abandoned and forgotten so noticeable and cool again. I loved the beat up structures against the newly laid out ones and how the plants and flowers helped heighten the age and history of the place.

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My kids loved the lemonade and cookies stand (cash only, and they sell cold pizza too), and really enjoyed the cedar lounge chairs and benches found throughout, and the overlook area the allow for visitors to look down and across at the streets below. Oh yeah, they also got a kick out of catching a lady bug in one of their cups!

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With a little over a mile long, this is the perfect spot to take a break, go for a walk, get a snack (or bring one), grab a lounge chair, sit back, and enjoy the sun as you over look the water.  We had a nice time there, and even managed to relax for a bit. It’s really a beautiful space, still being worked on, and likely to be enjoyed by them many more years to come.

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, close to home or farther away. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and CEO of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications management, and brand development agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She splits her time between her homes in New Jersey and Finger Lakes.

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7 Comments
  • Lisa
    June 15, 2009

    My aunt told me about this. She took some pics too but not as nice as yours 😉

    Thanks. Looking forward to visiting.

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  • Marinka
    June 18, 2009

    Love the pics! We went on Monday, and I loved it so much. I think my favorite was how they planted around the train tracks. What a great use of space!

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  • RU
    July 5, 2009

    We had a lovely time, but it would have been great to have a couple of spots with an activity for kids (tunnels, or some such) also, an ice-cream stand would make a killing! Finally, we were surprised to find the Chelsea market right underfoot (somehow, it slipped out mind.) Tourists wouldn't know. We landed up going down for gelatos there.

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  • Carol
    July 5, 2009

    hudsonriverpark.orgHi RU, thanks for your comment! I linked the Chelsea Market, which I featured earlier in the 3rd paragraph but since you missed it here is the link: https://girlgonetravel.com/2009/05/visiting-the-ch…

    Also, when I visited we walked down to Chelsea waterside, where the kids ran around and had a great time after our visit to the HL. Check it out next time you're in the city : )
    http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/explore.html

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  • Alfred
    July 17, 2009

    Manhattan is severely lacking in buildings like this. The city is a little too polished.

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  • Unconscious Mating » Blog Archive » Dating Up at the High Line
    August 28, 2009

    […] enjoy this spot in the day light. Unfortunately, I did not have my camera but you can see some more pictures from a blog I found. We only walked for a bit last night (due to the hour) but the High Line stretches from Ganzevoort […]

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  • Family-friendly NYC hotels for the holidays or any season | Babble New York
    November 3, 2010

    […] Currently they are offering all of this in what they are calling the The G Family Package, until December 29, 2010 with rates starting at $465 for a deluxe room, $500 for a grand deluxe room and $800 for a suite and accommodations for a family of 4. The Gansevoort is located in the trendy neighborhood of Chelsea on Ninth Avenue at 13th Street, and near Chelsea Market and The High Line. […]

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