The High Line and the Hudson piers
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The High Line at Gansevoort Street
Chelsea & the Hudson · Free to visit
Start at Gansevoort St, by the Whitney.
1–1.5 hours to walk the whole line · Free
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The High Line and the Hudson piers
The old rail line from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards, then back down along the river.
9 placesA full dayRead the guide ↓
- 1. The High Line at Gansevoort StreetStart at Gansevoort St, by the Whitney.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit1–1.5 hours to walk the whole lineFree
2. Chelsea MarketA food hall right under the line for a break.Chelsea & the HudsonFood & drink45 minFood about $10–25
3. The High Line Spur at 30th StreetThe northern end, over 10th Avenue.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit15 minFree
4. Intrepid MuseumDetour to the aircraft carrier at Pier 86.Chelsea & the HudsonPaid entry2–3 hoursPaid entry; the Space Shuttle pavilion is included
5. Pier 57 rooftop parkA free rooftop park above the river.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit20 minFree
6. Little IslandThe park on tulip-shaped pillars.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit30–45 minFree
7. Gansevoort PeninsulaA small beach on the Hudson.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit30 minFree
8. Christopher Street PierThe West Village’s sunset lawn.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit30 minFree
9. Pier 26 and the Tide DeckA planted tide deck where you can touch the river.Chelsea & the HudsonFree to visit30 minFree
The guide
How to do it: The High Line and the Hudson piers
The High Line is a freight line turned into a park, a mile and a half long, 30 feet above the West Side. Walk it north, then come back down along the Hudson River piers for a long, easy loop.
It gets crowded; mornings are best.
- The order to do it in
- Gansevoort St to the Spur on the High Line, the Intrepid if you want it, then south along Hudson River Park: Pier 57, Little Island, Gansevoort Peninsula, Christopher St Pier, Pier 26.
- When to go
- Weekday mornings. Sunset on the piers.
- Getting there
- Start at 14th St (A C E) or 8th Ave (L). Finish near Franklin St (1).
- What to bring
- Water; shade is patchy on the piers.
- What it costs
- Free, except the Intrepid.
Worth knowing
- The High Line has stair and elevator access at several streets.
- Little Island sometimes uses timed entry on busy afternoons.
Started from the pins on TripTins’ High Line and Hudson River Park guides (the map). Places, notes and the guide checked and written by us; prices and opening times change, so check before you go.