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The Story of the High Line Elevated Park and Hudson Yards
New York City, USA
1 hour 48 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
What You Will Do
This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone planning to visit the High Line and Hudson Yards and who wants an in-depth background of the site and then a virtual tour, so they know if they wish to include it in their itinerary and how much time to spend there. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device and brought to the High Line for their own self-guided walking tour.
What's Included?
- Pdf of High Line Tour for self-guided tour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Gansevoort Street, Manhattan
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The High Line
1 hour
On this virtual talk and tour, we’ll explore this wonderful linear park elevated 30 feet in the sky attracting over 8 million visitors each year. From the 1800’s, learn the history of how goods arrived in Manhattan, providing a life-line to residents. We’ll explore the history of the neighborhoods, learn why the rail line was elevated, then abandoned, and who rescued it. You’ll see the transformation from the Meatpacking District, through the Chelsea neighborhood to the creation of the largest private construction project in the history of the United States called Hudson Yards. As we take our virtual tour block by block, you’ll know the secrets of the High Line, see the incredible new architecture and be able identify the architects who created an amazing three-dimensional gallery of artwork. At the end, you’ll know if you wish to include it on your NYC itinerary, and how much time to spend there. Download the pdf to your device to explore the site on your self-guided tour.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Kitt Garrett New York Sites & Insights
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
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