High Line - section 1 opens

the High Line is straddled by the Standard Hotel

old railroad tracks and wildflowers

part of the High Line has a "viewing" section over Tenth Avenue

view of the Hudson River from the High Line

IAC building, viewed from the High Line

flowers on the High Line

trees and benches on the High Line

expansive views on the High Line

The first section of the High Line - from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street - opened to the public on June 9, 2009. It was an instant success, and became a "must see" part of any New York visit.