Hello from NYC! I've been here doing some work over the weekend and thought I'd share a little bit of the 'scene' around here. I have only stayed in Midtown on past trips but this time we are in the Meatpacking district at the Standard Hotel. I have to say it is a nice change and I love getting to know this beautiful & vibrant little area.
There's plenty to see around the hotel, but the High Line running underneath the building is definitely a highlight.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Xx6kfGes2JI/UDLGnO9RnpI/AAAAAAAAHDA/78TKpaf6prs/s640/3.jpg)
The High Line is a public park built on a historic rail line elevated above the city streets on Manhattan's West Side.
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8cT1yIf6NwE/UDLGoeqa4DI/AAAAAAAAHDI/Fwdq5d6ZFmU/s640/7.jpg)
You can see some of the original rail tracks throughout the gardens.
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JiGEadRF97g/UDLGqPbfU9I/AAAAAAAAHDQ/pgC_VTUA6i0/s640/11.jpg)
I loved all the sights as I walked along the park.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-btThWwQCT2c/UDLGwbXjEfI/AAAAAAAAHDY/7TWZ0dsuPsY/s640/2.jpg)
The view of the Empire State building was breathtaking.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rENvfe168zY/UDLGxnXb5FI/AAAAAAAAHDg/ZyRMkprnOgk/s640/1.jpg)
Speaking of views, I have to share some looks at the fun rooftop bar on the 18th floor of the hotel called Le Bain.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XbOKeak28B0/UDLGys1movI/AAAAAAAAHDo/c2Ni6zmJuF0/s640/6.jpg)
It has an outdoor French park feel with colorful chairs, a faux lawn & beautiful city views!
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ORPJlvPbOs8/UDLG0LmqEUI/AAAAAAAAHDw/ZEjiTks6o1w/s640/10.jpg)
I'm actually enjoying this view as we speak! My heels are propped up and I am blogging away on my iPad! You might notice the alignment & photo size is a little off, but I'm kind of experimenting with my new gadget so bear with me :)
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xag2S3btUV0/UDLG1KE9USI/AAAAAAAAHD4/KpEUHOLUBZc/s640/4.jpg)
I will be heading back to Minneapolis tomorrow, so I'm going to hang out and enjoy the view now. See you again soon!
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yGRYEmY_Lgk/UDLG3MQFL9I/AAAAAAAAHEA/jDpNYKUXC5I/s640/8.jpg)
- Posted by Carla using BlogPress from my iPad
There's plenty to see around the hotel, but the High Line running underneath the building is definitely a highlight.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Xx6kfGes2JI/UDLGnO9RnpI/AAAAAAAAHDA/78TKpaf6prs/s640/3.jpg)
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8cT1yIf6NwE/UDLGoeqa4DI/AAAAAAAAHDI/Fwdq5d6ZFmU/s640/7.jpg)
You can see some of the original rail tracks throughout the gardens.
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JiGEadRF97g/UDLGqPbfU9I/AAAAAAAAHDQ/pgC_VTUA6i0/s640/11.jpg)
I loved all the sights as I walked along the park.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-btThWwQCT2c/UDLGwbXjEfI/AAAAAAAAHDY/7TWZ0dsuPsY/s640/2.jpg)
The view of the Empire State building was breathtaking.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rENvfe168zY/UDLGxnXb5FI/AAAAAAAAHDg/ZyRMkprnOgk/s640/1.jpg)
Speaking of views, I have to share some looks at the fun rooftop bar on the 18th floor of the hotel called Le Bain.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XbOKeak28B0/UDLGys1movI/AAAAAAAAHDo/c2Ni6zmJuF0/s640/6.jpg)
It has an outdoor French park feel with colorful chairs, a faux lawn & beautiful city views!
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ORPJlvPbOs8/UDLG0LmqEUI/AAAAAAAAHDw/ZEjiTks6o1w/s640/10.jpg)
I'm actually enjoying this view as we speak! My heels are propped up and I am blogging away on my iPad! You might notice the alignment & photo size is a little off, but I'm kind of experimenting with my new gadget so bear with me :)
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xag2S3btUV0/UDLG1KE9USI/AAAAAAAAHD4/KpEUHOLUBZc/s640/4.jpg)
I will be heading back to Minneapolis tomorrow, so I'm going to hang out and enjoy the view now. See you again soon!
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yGRYEmY_Lgk/UDLG3MQFL9I/AAAAAAAAHEA/jDpNYKUXC5I/s640/8.jpg)
- Posted by Carla using BlogPress from my iPad