Timeline
06:48
Whitney Museum of American Art
Walk the High Line to the Whitney Museum of American Art. The elevated park is best experienced in the early morning light before the crowds arrive. Position yourself near the southern end for the best view of the skyline waking up.
07:18
Whitney Museum of American Art
Watch the sunrise. At 07:18 the sun breaks the horizon, casting a golden glow on the Hudson River and the city skyline. The Whitney’s architecture frames the light perfectly.
08:03
Head to Murray's Bagels Chelsea for a classic New York breakfast. The bagels are fresh and the shop is open by 07:00, so you can grab yours hot and ready just as the morning rush begins.
Local tip
The Whitney is closed on Tuesdays from September to June. Check the route to the High Line from your starting point.
Check before you go
- Murray's Bagels Chelsea opens at 07:00 on Mondays.
- The Whitney Museum is closed on Tuesdays between September and June.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:18.
Getting there
- Greenwich Street & Horatio Street (bus) · 4 min walk
- Hudson Street & Jane Street (bus) · 5 min walk
- Hudson Street & West 13th Street (bus) · 5 min walk
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