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An Art Walk Starting at the High Line
High Line - Photo: Dansnguyen / Wikimedia Commons · Dansnguyen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
The High Line, a former freight railway turned into a park, is a path for walking while looking at the city from above. Public artworks are placed along the way, so you can see contemporary art without paying admission.
Start at the southern end in the Meatpacking District and walk north, and the Chelsea gallery district follows naturally. Early in the morning it is relatively quiet and good for taking photos. If you spot a gallery you like along the way, step down and go in.