Walking Tour: High Line Park

Learn why an elevated railroad was constructed along Chelsea’s west side, tracing its evolution from the cowboy-patrolled “Death Avenue” into one of Manhattan’s most popular tourist destinations. Once dominated by infrastructure and industry, this neighborhood now features impressive modern buildings designed by famous architects such as Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, and Bjarke Ingels. Hear the tales of the area’s transformation while strolling past its current day restaurants, upscale boutiques, and art galleries set among historic mid-nineteenth century brownstones.