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This tour explores the odd and beautiful history of The Highline, a manmade park on top of the old elevated train tracks. As we stroll through some of the most iconic and artistic parts of the West Side, we will take in views of the Hudson River, local art, and even some famous NY musts, such as the Empire state building. The tour finishes inside the Chelsea Markets for shopping, eating and exploring.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour explores the odd and beautiful history of The Highline, a manmade park on top of the old elevated train tracks. As we stroll through some of the most iconic and artistic parts of the West Side, we will take in views of the Hudson River, local art, and even some famous NY musts, such as the Empire state building. The tour finishes inside the Chelsea Markets for shopping, eating and exploring.
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Stop At: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-7006
The Highline is gaining attention and fame day by day. Over 300 species of plants, dozens of hand curated art pieces and views into the windows of some of Manhattan’s most up and coming studios makes this green place like no other.
Learn the rich history of “Death Avenue”, the elevated train and how it became an artists Utopia. All the while, you’ll stroll past famous sites such as the Strand, The General Seminary and more with views of the stunning Hudson on the other side.
As the guided portion of the tour closes, you’ll head into the Chelsea Markets, one of the worlds largest and most famous markets. Chelsea Markets features an Urban Food Market, a Shopping Mall and a TV Production Studio.
This tour is an excellent choice for the local looking for something unique or the visitor who wants a tour that combines all thats best about NYs Green spaces and Urban places! *Makes a perfect add-on to SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Tour, Midtown Highlights Tour or Theatre District Tour.
Duration: 3 hours
