my high line walking tour
2.5 kilometers crossing three neighborhoods — the Meatpacking District, Chelsea, and Midtown West. The story begins in the mid-1800s with a man named Cornelius Vanderbilt, though over time it would come to be associated with another Vanderbilt: Gertrude, better known as Whitney.
Once a busy freight line with trains thundering along these tracks, the High Line was later abandoned, only to be rediscovered by the Friends of the High Line, by photographers like Joel Sternfeld, and by visionary designers such as Ricardo Scofidio and landscape master Piet Oudolf.
Walking the High Line is a unique experience — elevated, but never so high that you lose the sounds and scents of the city. Among trees, flowers, and striking architectural landmarks, I’ll lead you to the hidden gems of the High Line, and to the names of the people, architects, and artists who shaped it and still surround it today.
Ready to discover it with me?
This tour is for you if…
- You love architecture!
- You can’t leave the city but still crave a touch of nature
- You’re curious to understand how and why cities change.
- You love photography and want to see New York from unique, elevated angles.
- You’re curious about contemporary art and want to explore the galleries and installations around the High Line.
