{"id":2985,"date":"2024-03-29T02:53:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T06:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/the-ultimate-met-gala-prep\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T05:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:03:06","slug":"high-line-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/blog\/high-line-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"DISCOVERING THE HIGH LINE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);\" class=\"equ-heading-text equ-heading-text--columns-type align wp-block-equ-heading-text\" id=\"block_d02dd98634e6604a8ec220071382b388\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"equ-heading-text__heading\">A LOCAL&#039;S GUIDE TO NEW YORK AROUND<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__subheading\">GUEST WRITER SERIES | A DESTINATION&#8217;S GUIDE BY BYCARO\r\nMarch \u00b7 2024\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__text is-text has-animated-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>EQUINOX HOTEL NEW YORK<\/h2>\n<p>Nestled in the heart of Manhattan\u2019s lower West Side, the High Line beckons visitors with its rich history and vibrant cultural offerings. Once an essential train rail for transporting goods, this elevated park, born from the remnants of the \u201cWest Side Elevated Line,\u201d now stands as a testament to urban renewal and creative ingenuity.<\/p>\n<p>When exploring present-day New York, and the lower West Side of Manhattan, the \u201cstops\u201d or entrances and exits found along this former rail line, serve as gateways to Hudson Yards, Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. This elevated intersection seamlessly blends art, cuisine, and city life to create an unforgettable experience just steps away from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gW5auI39t-zQ99V_korHE5bvOnqw6zgO7Mp1nuOBeFaZes3gHWlO0kaAtqxEALw_wcB\">Equinox Hotel New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);\" class=\"equ-two-images align wp-block-equ-two-images\" id=\"block_bdc9414e0b16f915a7627022f5e1b3c0\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__list\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__item\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095600\/paulo-soeiro-A99RQq7iCb0-unsplash-scaled-1-2-1000x1000.webp\" class=\"equ-two-images__image\" alt=\"Elevated walkway with rust-colored arches and dry plants surrounded by glass buildings in urban park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095600\/paulo-soeiro-A99RQq7iCb0-unsplash-scaled-1-2-1000x1000.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095600\/paulo-soeiro-A99RQq7iCb0-unsplash-scaled-1-2-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095600\/paulo-soeiro-A99RQq7iCb0-unsplash-scaled-1-2-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__item\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095649\/Tezza-9266-scaled-1-1000x1000.webp\" class=\"equ-two-images__image\" alt=\"Person in patterned dress seated alone on wooden platform overlooking city skyline with mix of architecture\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095649\/Tezza-9266-scaled-1-1000x1000.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095649\/Tezza-9266-scaled-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14095649\/Tezza-9266-scaled-1-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonials gutena-testimonial-block gutena-testimonial-block-1b5311-61 align-center can-slide has-nav-dot\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slider\">\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">&#8220;Stroll the High Line for a myriad of experiences, just moments away from Equinox Hotel New York.&#8221;<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">&#8220;Don\u2019t forget to reserve your table in advance through Equinox Hotel New York\u2019s concierge.&#8221;<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">This elevated intersection seamlessly blends art, cuisine, and city life<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);\" class=\"equ-heading-text equ-heading-text--centered-type align wp-block-equ-heading-text\" id=\"block_075368cf282e54319405c8b0bc625488\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"equ-heading-text__heading\">Exploring the High Line \u201cStops\u201d:<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__text is-text has-animated-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Hudson Yards (30th Street Entrance):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Start your day at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyprovisionsnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Provisions<\/a>\u00a0in Hudson Yards, a casual neighborhood cafe brought to you by Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality. If you are hungry, the breakfast sandwich cannot be missed, request the Wake Up sauce for an extra pep in your step. If you want to save your appetite (this is my suggestion), grab a coffee to-go and hop on the High Line at 30th Street Hudson Yards.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Chelsea (26th Street):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">I always like to start a day of exploring with art, especially with a coffee or tea in hand. Take the stairs down at the 26th Street exit,\u00a0and immerse yourself in Chelsea\u2019s thriving art scene. Galleries like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacegallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pace Gallery<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gagosian.com\/locations\/west-24th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gagosian<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diaart.org\/visit\/visit-our-locations-sites\/dia-chelsea-new-york-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dia Chelsea<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidzwirner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Zwirner<\/a>, and more await, showcasing contemporary masterpieces and emerging talents. Take your time to appreciate each brushstroke and sculptural form before continuing your journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Need a caffeine fix? Head over to Intelligentsia Coffee at the High Line Hotel. In the summer, go directly to the outdoor double-decker bus for a unique coffee service experience.\u00a0Savor their artisanal brews amidst a serene outdoor garden,\u00a0then walk back up to the High Line at 20th Street and continue your stroll downtown.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Meatpacking District (14th Street):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">By this point, you might be hungry. Descend the stairs at the 14th Street exit and venture into the historic Meatpacking District. Indulge at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pastisnyc.com\/?utm_source=Google+My+Business&amp;utm_medium=Menu#menus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pastis<\/a>\u00a0(on Gansevoort St) or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbutonyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbuto<\/a>\u00a0(on Horatio St), New York institutions that are equally delicious and as they are atmospheric. Don\u2019t forget to reserve your table in advance through Equinox Hotel New York\u2019s concierge.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>West Village (Gansevoort Street):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">After lunch, continue your artistic odyssey with the unmissable\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/whitney.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitney Museum of American Art<\/a>. Wander around the contemporary space viewing the newest exhibits for the afternoon before venturing into the West Village for a pre-dinner drink at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.katanakitten.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katana Kitten<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bartusinyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B\u2019artusi<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/employeesonlynyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employees Onl<\/a>y or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dante-nyc.com\/wv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dante<\/a>. These mixology-forward establishments take their cocktails very seriously, but if wine is your preference, check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonflower.nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moonflower<\/a>, serving indie wines made by small, family producers in a space that looks like it was designed by Henri Matisse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Finish your day off with a delicious dinner at one of the West Village\u2019s classic Italian restaurants,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viacarota.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Via Carota<\/a>\u00a0(find their cocktails in-room at Equinox Hotel New York),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isodinyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I Sodi<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.donangie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Angie<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lartusi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L\u2019Artusi<\/a>. You can\u2019t go wrong with any of them but I highly suggest a reservation!<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Nighttime Stroll (Gansevoort Street to 30th Street):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Once you finish your last meal of the day, work off your dinner with a nighttime stroll back up the High Line, getting on at\u00a0Gansevoort\u00a0Street and off at 30th Street in Hudson Yards. Head to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/electriclemonnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electric Lemon<\/a>\u00a0at Equinox Hotel New York for a nightcap and then off to your room for the best sleep of your life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Whether you are interested in art, cuisine, or simply soaking in the city\u2019s vibrant energy, stroll the High Line for a myriad of experiences, just moments away from Equinox Hotel New York.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The High Line has rich history and vibrant cultural offerings for an unforgettable experience, just steps away from Equinox Hotel New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2985"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3177,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985\/revisions\/3177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}