The far west side of downtown Manhattan is an interesting bit of land—originally a bustling port, what is now known as the Meatpacking District has seen the majority of its industry flee to Brooklyn and beyond as rents increase in the city. Moving in are galleries, clubs, and restaurants. Towering above the neighborhood is the High Line, a disused railroad track that used to connect warehouses but has been vacant for years. Recently, the City of New York transformed a stretch of the High Line into an elevated park, accessible by a number of stairways. Featuring spectacular views of the Hudson River, the park is also home to a rotating food concession, with each vendor having 29 days to impress visitors before being replaced. In addition, the park hosts rotating public art exhibitions from a variety of creators. It’s a spectacular and original part of New York history brought beautifully into the present. For more information, visit www.thehighline.org.