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The World’s 100 Best Parks

The High Line

New York, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 55 2026
The High Line

A linear park on a former elevated freight rail line on Manhattan's West Side, about 2.3 km long and 9 meters above the streets, planted with grasses, flowers and trees. Visitors walk between buildings, sit on benches, view art installations and look out over the Hudson River.

Highlights

  • Old rails in flowerbeds
  • Hudson River views
  • Rotating art installations

Good to know

  • Free entry
  • Many entrances with stairs and elevators
  • Crowded on weekends; come early

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