Whenever visitors ask what they should do in New York, my first answer is THE HIGH LINE. Every time.
This salvaged railway line-turned-walkway starts in a beautiful part of the city, offers you views to Jersey and across the city, lets you in on a bit of history and entertains you with art and local snacks along the route. Oh, and it’s free.
But ever since it opened a couple of years ago, it’s been evolving. Most recently, a new section of saved railway line has opened up and now loops visitors further out towards the Hudson River before dropping them off at 34th Street (see the red part):
![New High Line Map](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/map.jpg)
When my big sis Charlotte was in town, I was happy to have the excuse to visit this new section, especially because the skies were so blue. So we started at the southern-most point in Chelsea and walked north, meandering through the older parts first and enjoying the city’s views.
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050993.jpg)
![P1050994](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050994.jpg)
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050999.jpg)
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050997.jpg)
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I particularly liked spying on this little guy as he got a bird’s eye view of the city.
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050992.jpg)
![High High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050989.jpg)
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1050998.jpg)
After about 20 minutes, we reached the new area, which is wider and more spacious. It isn’t sheltered by trees or buildings – like the older part – and instead looks over train lines and roadways, giving you an insight into what’s usually hidden behind the scenes.
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080002.jpg)
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080006.jpg)
![P1080004](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080004.jpg)
![P1080010](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080010.jpg)
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The new section also juts out further west than any previous part of the High Line, allowing you to walk over roads and get a closer glimpse at Jersey.
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080012.jpg)
![High Line](https://b73749.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1080014.jpg)
I love the High Line even more now.
Before, I always felt like it was quite a short walk, but this definitely bumps up your mileage. I also love how open it is, which is perfect for sunny summer days… although I can imagine you’d prefer to stay on the more sheltered southern parts during winter weather.
Go have a look! More info here.
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