<P> The park is built on a disused , southern viaduct section of the New York Central Railroad line known as the West Side Line . Originating in the Lower West Side of Manhattan , the park runs from Gansevoort Street -- three blocks below 14th Street , in the Meatpacking District -- through Chelsea to the northern edge of the West Side Yard on 34th Street near the Javits Center . The West Side Line formerly extended south to a railroad terminal at Spring Street , just north of Canal Street . Most of its southern section was demolished in 1960 , and another small portion was demolished in 1991 . The High Line was inspired by the 3 - mile - long ( 4.8 km ) Promenade plantée ( tree - lined walkway ) , a similar project in Paris which was completed in 1993 . </P>
<P> The park is built on a disused , southern viaduct section of the New York Central Railroad line known as the West Side Line . Originating in the Lower West Side of Manhattan , the park runs from Gansevoort Street -- three blocks below 14th Street , in the Meatpacking District -- through Chelsea to the northern edge of the West Side Yard on 34th Street near the Javits Center . The West Side Line formerly extended south to a railroad terminal at Spring Street , just north of Canal Street . Most of its southern section was demolished in 1960 , and another small portion was demolished in 1991 . The High Line was inspired by the 3 - mile - long ( 4.8 km ) Promenade plantée ( tree - lined walkway ) , a similar project in Paris which was completed in 1993 . </P>
where does the highline in new york city start
where does the highline in new york city start
Gansevoort Street -- three blocks below 14th Street , in the Meatpacking District
Gansevoort Street -- three blocks below 14th Street , in the Meatpacking District