The High Line

Our first day in New York we had some free time as soon as we arrived. I believe in planning activities for trips to make sure we get the most out of them, but it's a goal of mine not to over plan. Matt likes having blocks of time to work in some of his favorite pursuits, yet he's not big on planning ahead. We've found a good middle ground where I plan the big events (when we need tickets before they sell out; when we need to know showtimes or schedules for tours, etc.) and I also plan blocks of "free time" so Matt can lead us on a journey to the things he enjoys (with some level of spontaneity).

After checking in at the hotel, Matt wanted to stop by the concierge's desk to get some ideas. Right off, the concierge mentioned a place Matt had heard about and wanted to see. Off we went. 

These are shots from the High Line...

 Unique Architecture

 An Ice Skating Rink in a Dome

 More neat architecture

 Older buildings with neat details as well

 NYC style parking garage (space is at a premium)

 The High Line: An old railroad track turned into a park-like walkway

 Technically Graffiti (I thought this one was neat with all of the faces)

 Not looking my best, but it was hot that day...the hair was going up!

 Recognize this face? (painted on a building)

 The city streets of NYC aren't all that pretty :)

 Empire State Building

 Painted on the side of the building...haven't seen this sort of thing in other places. 

 We were in the Meat Packing District and you could tell :)

This was taken while sitting on a wooden bench, in miniature amphitheater arrangement, like I'd sit on to watch the polar bears swim at the Memphis Zoo :) What about this view would be entertaining?

I'm glad we planned in some free time. We had fun wandering out on our little adventure to the High Line.