High Line

Starting in 2005, an elevated section of a disused and antiquated New York Central Railroad spur on the West Side of Manhattan was reconstructed to be a public park. The outdoor experience it provides is unmatched anywhere in the city, as visitors can stroll the 1.45-mile route, enjoying views of the skyline and Hudson River, and experiencing cultural attractions such as art installations and public performance spaces that have sprung up along its route. Today, this unique park hosts as many as 60,000 visitors a day and is a hub of outdoor culture within the bustling Big Apple. The inspiration for the project came from the Promenade Plantée, a 2.9-mile park built atop an obsolete railway infrastructure in Paris.