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Elevate your perspective on Manhattan's West Side. This immersive walk explores the High Line, not just as a stunning urban oasis, but as a complex tale of industrial ghosts, grassroots rebellion, and the double-edged sword of hyper-gentrification. Discover how an abandoned railway transformed a city.
- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 56 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From New York's main station, take local public transport toward Chelsea Market Passage. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Chelsea Market Passage, New York, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From The Spur and High Line Plinth, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to New York's main station. The departure point is The Spur and High Line Plinth, New York, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The enclosed passage where the High Line runs directly through the former Nabisco factory, highlighting its industrial origins.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
An elevated metal walkway that lifts visitors into the canopy of a micro-forest, showcasing Piet Oudolf's naturalistic landscape design.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A futuristic luxury residential building designed by Zaha Hadid, illustrating the massive real estate boom and gentrification sparked by the High Line.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The final preserved section of the railway, featuring a plaza for contemporary art and sweeping views of the massive Hudson Yards development.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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