High Line Park, NYC

I am still marveling at the innovative and beautiful High Line Park in NYC created out of an old abandoned elevated train track. You climb up the stairs at 20th Street and 10th Avenue and you are immediately transfixed. What was once an empty space is now a flourishing park with views of the city streets, not to mention the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. People were strolling about on this lovely fall day stopping at one of the many seating opportunties along the way. There is even a viewing spot that stretches over 10th Avenue where you can sit and view the city streets. The park ends at 13th Street where you descend into the Meatpacking District. Here you can experience the trends and fun of this neighborhood. My daughter spotted her favorite store, Anthropologie . . . an Anthropologie store she has not visited . . . well she can scratch that off her list! After a hour or two of exploring this new found location, we exited right into Chelsea Market, a fun indoor mall filled with bakeries, food stores and lots of people. As you continue exploring the neighboorhood, designer stores are dotted along the way. We even found the Trina Turk shop along the cobblestone streets. Jackpot!

Next time you are in NYC and looking for something new to try, head here! Lots of restaurant choices, and the swank Gansevoort Hotel.