New York Trip Overview
Discover one of New York’s contemporary developments, with a history of vintage railways, art deco and contemporary construction. We’ll explore how New York’s stories of industry, immigration and investment, over the last century or so, can all be seen from one walk along the High Line. A history rooted in urban transformation and railway networks.
We visit some of New York’s best sights, including Chelsea Market, the Flyover, Hudson Yards and the Vessel while also finding out the best places to shop, eat and drink along the High Line.
Discover the beauty of New York, not only through photos, but also the hidden stories behind them that make them so special. This would be an immersive audio experience that is like a podcast.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Discover one of New York’s contemporary developments, with a history of vintage railways, art deco and contemporary construction. We’ll explore how New York’s stories of industry, immigration and investment, over the last century or so, can all be seen from one walk along the High Line. A history rooted in urban transformation and railway networks.
We visit some of New York’s best sights, including Chelsea Market, the Flyover, Hudson Yards and the Vessel while also finding out the best places to shop, eat and drink along the High Line.
Discover the beauty of New York, not only through photos, but also the hidden stories behind them that make them so special. This would be an immersive audio experience that is like a podcast.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The High Line, Gansevoort St To W. 30 St. Between Washington St. and 11 Ave, New York City, NY 10011
Start the tour at the entrance to the Highline where you should find a fantastic view of the Hudson River to your left. Learn about the Whitney Museum, an art museum showing the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, Hudson River, Piers 59-62 Between 17th And 23rd Streets, New York City, NY 10011
Look down 13th Street at Pier 54 and learn about its interesting, and somewhat tragic, past. Today the piers in the area, collectively known as Chelsea Piers, are parks and recreation centers. There’s also a quirky overwater park called Little Island you can spot which opened in spring of 2021.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-7006
Head on to this New York staple: Chelsea Market, one of the most iconic destinations of the Meatpacking District. Step inside the Chelsea Market and discover a bustling array of food-themed shops, from seafood and butcheries to tacos and brownies, there’s something for everyone!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: IAC Building, 555 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Check out the meatpacking district’s iconic architecture, from the IAC Building to the famous ROXY. Originally a roller disco, the ROXY was one of many beating hearts of the neighborhood’s nightlife. It transformed into a regular club as roller skating became less popular, but The ROXY only grew in fame. Everyone from Madonna and Liza Minelli to Whitney Houston and Beyoncé performed here at one point.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Guardian Angel Church, 193 10th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-4709
Admire one of New York’s few churches, the Church of the Guardian Angel, before heading onto the Flyover. Tucked between 25th and 27th Streets, the Flyover is divided up into different garden segments to display local flora. This includes a raised walkway to look down on the plant life and forgotten train tracks below.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Vessel, 20 Hudson Yards, New York City, NY 10001-2151
The Highline’s most contemporary and, perhaps, popular addition, this bizarre structure dominates the Highline’s final curve. No matter your take on the artistic structure, which includes plenty of different levels and interlocking staircases, The Vessel offers a unique perspectives of Manhattan and over the High Line for anyone visiting Hudson Yards.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards, New York City, New York
Finish off this tour with a stunning view of the Hudson Yards and River. This little corner of Manhattan’s West Side is a model for urban renewal and sustainably-driven gentrification that, hopefully, brings both locals and visitors advantages over time.
Duration: 5 minutes
