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Things to Do Near the High Line

The High Line, one of New York's newest and most popular outdoor spaces gears up for spring with tons of seasonal events, plus check out some of the park's food selections from local vendors, and get a feel for the surrounding area.

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On an expansive, nearly 1.5-mile stretch on Manhattan's west side, the former tracks of the New York Central Railroad revamped and rehabilitated  have been flourishing since 2009 with the innovative High Line, an elevated park perfectly capturing the heavily sought balance of an urban oasis. While the High Line is open all year, there are tons of spring-specific events and attractions to draw visitors and locals to the western environs of the city. Check out our favorite things to eat, see, and do on and near the High Line this spring.

See the Sights

If you're not sure where to start your day on the High Line, take a guided public tour, available every Tuesday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 10am from May through September. Public tours depart from the Gansevoort Street entrance. A High Line Docent will walk groups through the vibrant history of the park and innovative design.

Spring is all about flowers, and the High Line is the perfect place to take in lush greenery. While there's plenty to see along your walk, you can also give back to the park's flora by adopting a plant.

You might not think of New York as the best place to spot clear constellations, but the High Line changes all that with stargazing every Tuesday night from April through October from dusk to 9pm. Peer into a high-powered telescope and see stars and the moon up close courtesy of the Amateur Astronomer's Association.

For the zen at heart, join the Taoist Tai Chi Society with fellow parkgoers and relax with an introductory Tai Chi class, every Tuesday morning from June through September. Classes meet from 9:30-10:30am.

Grab a Bite

The crew behind Brooklyn Soda Works flips the sugary beverage on its head by using natural ingredients to make their fizzy concoctions like pineapple and sage.

Terroir at The Porch is perfect for light bites and a beer, so when you've walked a good stretch of railroad, this is the spot to kick back and take in the remarkable Hudson River views.

Wake up, no matter what time of day, with Blue Bottle Coffee. From drip brews, to espresso, to icy coffee concoctions, Blue Bottle will zap you back to your High Line adventure.

L'Arte Del Gelato brings authentic Italian gelato to the High Line, and as the weather heats up, you'll want one of their creamy, fruity flavors to cool you down on your stroll.

Cookie meets ice cream at Melt. If an ice cream sandwich is more your style, the team behind Melt has you covered, with creative inventions like the Lumberjack, with oatmeal bacon cookies hugging a hearty scoop of maple ice cream.

People's Pops hooks you up with fresh, natural ice pops and shave ice with clever combinations. The gist? This is not your mother's ice pop.

Fill up on authentic Mexican cuisine at The Taco Truck. We're talking tacos piled high with carnitas, freshly made salsas, and Mexican Coke.

Choose from an extensive menu of creative empanadas at La Sonrisa, where passed down family recipes are key. Stay classic with fillings like beef and chicken, or go big by ordering the crab cake empanada, followed by a guava and creme fresh stuffed treat for dessert.

Taste Mexican paletas, a frozen pop treat featuring seasonal flavors, at La Newyorkina.

Close By

Whether you hop on at the northernmost 34th Street entrance, or the southernmost Gansevoort Street access, a trip to the High Line means walking above the west side's hippest neighborhoods, like Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. While there are cool venues to check out every which way, there are a few sweet stops we'd highly reccommend.


The High Line is open to the public from 7am-10pm through May 31, and 7am-11pm beginning June 1 through Sept. 30. The park has a continual list of brand new and ongoing events, so check back often to find something new and exciting to do this spring on the High Line. Gansevoort St. to 34th St. between 10th and 12th Avenues; thehighline.org.

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Melanie Baker hopes her aura is purple, and maintains a strict sushi diet. Big fan of mini-horses, Spotify, and pretending to be fluent in Spanish. She has 19 siblings and counting.

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