The Story of the High Line Elevated Park and Hudson Yards
This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone planning to visit the High Line and Hudson Yards and who wants an in-depth background of the site and then a virtual tour, so they know if they wish to include it in their itinerary and how much time to spend there. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device and brought to the High Line for their own self-guided walking tour.
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The Story of the High Line Elevated Park and Hudson Yards
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The High Line
On this virtual talk and tour, we’ll explore this wonderful linear park elevated 30 feet in the sky attracting over 8 million visitors each year. From the 1800’s, learn the history of how goods arrived in Manhattan, providing a life-line to residents. We’ll explore the history of the neighborhoods, learn why the rail line was elevated, then abandoned, and who rescued it. You’ll see the transformation from the Meatpacking District, through the Chelsea neighborhood to the creation of the largest private construction project in the history of the United States called Hudson Yards. As we take our virtual tour block by block, you’ll know the secrets of the High Line, see the incredible new architecture and be able identify the architects who created an amazing three-dimensional gallery of artwork. At the end, you’ll know if you wish to include it on your NYC itinerary, and how much time to spend there. Download the pdf to your device to explore the site on your self-guided tour.
Inclusions
- Pdf of High Line Tour for self-guided tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
End Points
- End at the new Hudson Yards neighborhood at 20 Hudson Yards where you will find shops, restaurants and restrooms.
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We’re excited you are visiting NYC! Discover the secrets of transforming this obsolete piece of infrastructure which was used to haul freight, into a world class destination attracting over 8 million visitors each year. Thank you for booking New York Sites & Insights Virtual Talk and Tour. THE STORY OF THE HIGH LINE ELEVATED PARK AND HUDSON YARDS: FROM TRESTLE TO TREASURE Your virtual tour beings at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District and allows you to explore NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood, knowing its history and where to stop along the way for the best photo stops, and ending at new Hudson Yards. To best experience our virtual talk and tour, please following these steps: 1. Your Video Link: Access: https://youtu.be/gT7J03TNzoU You can pause the video at any time and take notes about the places you wish to visit. By saving the link in your itinerary, you can listen to the replay while on your walking tour. 2. Download PDF: HIGH LINE: https://4682cb39-5ee5-4a87-a0a2-daa5101f8631.usrfiles.com/ugd/4682cb_6d548960617449b6bff7738243bbc2f6.pdf Now that you know the story, you can download your pdf to your device. Keep it with you for reference as you explore the High Line starting at Gansevoort, you can view the buildings and architects block by block from south to north. 3. Take Your Own Photos and Upload Them into Tripcast, a Free App That Will Provide a Living Travel Journal For Your Friends Back Home: TRIPCAST LINK: HTTPS://TRIPCAST.CO/ When you visit this world-famous linear park, we recommend taking multiple photos and compare wide angle to close ups of the beauty of the wilderness in the sky. Select the photos that you want and upload them into Tripcast. 4. View Your Photos in Tripcast and Create Your Own Memory Book. Looking at all your photos, you’ll see the site in a whole new way. If you wish a hard copy of your trip, you can Create Your Own Memory Book purchasing it directly from the Tripcast app.
