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The Story of the High Line Elevated Park and Hudson Yards

The Story of the High Line Elevated Park and Hudson Yards

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Pdf of High Line Tour for self-guided tour

Additional Info

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
The High Line mask mandates may change with the CDC recommendations.

What To Expect

The High Line

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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (8)

Elizabeth C

Aug 2022

Unfortunately the YouTube video had a glitch and kept replaying the first 1min20sec I loved walking the Highline but did not get the experience I paid for

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Liz, Again, I apologize for the inconvenience of the link not working. As written to you previously, since you are the only one who had this issue, it might have been your connection, since the link does work. I sent a private message to you with the working link and refunded the tour price so you can watch it whenever you have time. The tour is equally interesting before you walk the High Line and after as a reminder of your stroll. I would love to hear from you with an updated Trip Advisor review about my quick response to help you, and that you received a working link and what you thought of the video! Warm regards, Kitt Garrett

renee k

Apr 2022

This is a wonderful insight into the continuing development of the HighLine and the area surrounding it. The virtual experience and the detailed map accompanying the tour makes it easy to identify the buildings and understand the forever changing NY skyline.

jillcU7201TK

Feb 2022

Oh so well done! I am stunned and delighted by the range, depth, and quality of the material covered - from the Dutch, to today, and beyond. Along with the very interesting history of the High Line itself, Kitt weaves together geography, trade, technology, architecture, important personalties, and lots of fun trivia. Helpful maps and photos support every aspect. Thank goodness it can be downloaded to enjoy again, which I certainly will do. What a value.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for taking the time to let me know how much you enjoyed the High Line tour! The neighborhood is so interesting and tying together it's rich history with the new architecture is fun for everyone to watch how neighborhoods evolve!