10th Avenue Square & Overlook

Enjoy dramatic city views at the 10th Avenue Square & Overlook on the High Line, where amphitheater seating and glass walls create a unique urban theater experience.

One of the High Line’s most iconic gathering spots, the 10th Avenue Square & Overlook offers a grand amphitheater-style seating area with large glass windows that provide sweeping views of 10th Avenue and the bustling city streets below. Built during the park’s first phase of development and opened in 2009, this section combines sleek wooden seating with the original steel framework of the railway, blending old and new in true High Line fashion. The overlook gives visitors the feeling of being part of the city’s vibrant energy while remaining safely elevated above traffic. A unique feature is the “urban theater” effect, where passersby on the street below become part of the view, creating a living cityscape. Visitors often stop here to rest, take photos, or simply watch New York life unfold beneath their feet.