Featuring a park on my blog was something I was initially hesitant to do, but the High Line is no ordinary park. Floating above the streets of New York City on a re-purposed railroad track sits the most charming park I've been to.The park is a mile long and is beautifully renovated with a boardwalk style path and seating area. There's ton of greenery and flora which contrasts nicely with the buildings around you. It's a surprisingly calm environment within the bustle of the city.
Perhaps the most satisfying aspect of the park is the alternate perspective of the city. The path puts you above the city, running alongside 10th Avenue from Gansevoort (by 14th Street) to 30th Street. I didn't get to walk the entire mile, but I experienced a good chunk of it.
Along the path, you can get views of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. The park actually goes through a building. In this small portion are food and dessert stands. Here you can sit and rest while you eat and escape from the sun. Another interesting attraction is the urban theater. Here, an inclined seating area is situated right above the street looking uptown. You can sit and enjoy the movement of the city as cars pass below you. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take a picture.So if you're in the city anytime soon (especially when the weather gets really nice), please be sure to stop by the park. There's nothing like it in NYC. It's great for a quiet walk on a date or just to get a different view of the city streets.
Are there any attractions like this one where you live? Let me know.
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