A few days ago I was reading about New York City’s new High Line Park, and how apparently it’s a great place to watch people standing naked in the windows of a nearby hotel. I wasn’t so much interested in the naked people as I was in the idea of an elevated train track being turned into a park in the middle of a city.
As it happened, I was in New York today and near the park so went for a walk. It was fabulous, and the only disappointment was that after only a few blocks, the park in the sky came to an end.
Below are some shots taken off my iPhone. It’s such a great setting that I wish I had a better camera and photography skills. An no, I didn’t see any naked people. You can find a map of the route here.
This is the start of the park, or the end, depending on your perspective. You can really see how it is raised well above ground level.
Just past the start. The hotel in the background is where you’ll spot the naked people on display.
Old tracks still run along the park, filled with plants.
I think this is where you cross under the naked people hotel (OK, it’s called the Standard Hotel).
About midway, there’s a section filled with nice wooden benches for lounging around.
More of the path.
Near the other end, there’s a nice plaza area.
One of the best things are the views of the city from up above.
Near the other end of the park.
Looking back along the park from the other end.
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you should try the high line at night when you have a chance. sometimes there are people standing and performing on the fire escapes along the way.
Still impressive – the photographs look very similar to the city I work and live in called Glasgow, Scotland in the UK.
Thanks for sharing.