The High Line
15 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, X16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lots of people suggest walking the High Line, and several locals name it as a touristy spot they really like. One calls it their top pick for out-of-town friends, one points to the views toward the river at the Hudson Yards end, and another notes it sometimes hosts good events. One finds it neat but says some times of year aren't the best for it.
Address
The High Line, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Views
- Known for
- Walking the High Line, Views from the river extension in Hudson Yards
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The High Line, as the crow flies.
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/verysimple74 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
The first place they take out-of-town friends, and they walk it after every trip to the Whitney.
- Recommendsu/Chance-Business in r/AskNYC · May 2025visit time
Includes the High Line among options open around 6 AM.
- Recommendsu/Foxandsage444 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends this walk as one of the nearby things to do.
- Recommendsu/BKMoth in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends walking the High Line and notes it sometimes hosts good events.
- Recommendsu/Steadyandquick in r/AskNYC · Feb 2026
Recommends walking the High Line.
- Recommendsu/grim_reapers_union in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Ranks the High Line as their top touristy spot.
- Mixedu/RyanT67 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024seasonality
Finds the High Line neat, but says it isn't at its best at every time of year.
- Recommendsu/cowboys_fan89 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025photography
Likes the High Line extension toward the river for its views over water and skyline.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/SaraT1121 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Lists the High Line among touristy places they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/hellatiredd in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Names the High Line as a touristy spot they like.
- Recommendsu/Loca1_Man in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Suggests walking the High Line as an activity.
- Recommendsu/CatsbyFilm in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Suggests a brief walk on the High Line as a soothing outing.
- Recommendsu/Medill1919 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Names the High Line as a touristy place they like.
- Recommendsu/Electronic-Royal-201 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Names the High Line as a touristy place they like.
- Recommends@35Pzellador on X · Aug 2025photography
Advises walking it for city views, distinctive photo angles, and shops and cafes at both ends.
- Recommendsu/Look_the_part in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Lists it among many recommended parks and beaches.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.