High Line
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/newyorkcity, r/nyc, r/AskNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend the High Line. Two call it great, one says they love it, and one visitor really enjoyed their time there. One says it has plenty of unusual plants to see on a walk through, and another finds it more ecologically varied than Prospect Park, though smaller. One commenter calls it a tourist trap that steers visitors toward nearby attractions.
Address
The High Line, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Unusual plants along the walk
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thefooleryoftom in r/newyorkcity · Oct 2024
Says they love the High Line.
- Recommendsu/Arleare13 in r/nyc · Jul 2025
Praises the High Line as excellent, though a new train would suit this particular spot better.
- Recommendsu/arrivederci117 in r/newyorkcity · Oct 2024uniqueness
Defends the High Line against critics, saying the complaint is the traffic video; notes many unusual plants to film while walking through.
- Caveatu/SenorPinchy in r/nyc · Jul 2025
Calls the High Line a tourist trap that steers visitors toward paid nearby spots.
- Recommendsu/LetsTalksNow in r/nyc · Jul 2025
Likes the High Line as a park, but argues it fits poorly in this particular location.
- Recommendsu/_11Pheonix in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Views the High Line as a top romantic walk, with berries to pick along the way.
- Recommendsu/app4that in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Agrees that adding the High Line to a Little Island visit would make the day more memorable.
- Recommendsu/Opposite-Peanut-8812 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Visited the High Line and really enjoyed the experience.
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- Recommendsu/aznology in r/nyc · Jul 2024uniqueness
Says the High Line is more ecologically varied than Prospect Park, though it is smaller.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.