Lucky 7

The 7 Line extension opened in 2015, making the Far West Side more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a neighborhood regular or trailblazer from the Upper East Side, here are seven things worth checking out that are within a seven-minute walk from the station at 34th Street and 11th Avenue.

Hudson Park and Boulevard | 34th St. and 10th Ave.
When you step out of the new station, you are greeted by Hudson Park & Boulevard, a sweeping new promenade. Unwind for a few minutes in the lush grass or spread out for a picnic. But when you do, turn to marvel at the glass canopy that overhangs the 7 Train station.

The Rustic Table | 504 W. 42nd St.
Take a seat at the countrified table at this cozy West Side coffee joint and order some light Mediterranean fare or farm-fresh seasonal vegetables.

Porchlight | 271 11th Ave.
Grab a libation or two at this southern-dive-meets-mixologist’s-heaven. New York City restaurateur and Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer’s first stand-alone bar pours an unusual list of cocktails (Julep Du Monde!), beer (Peekskill Simple Sour!) and wine (2013 La Forêt des Dames Sancerre!). 

Gallow Green | 542 W. 27th St.
Come for Sleep No More, stay for the punch bowls. Upstairs from the buzzy interactive show, the rooftop bar at the McKittrick Hotel is draped in foliage and shimmering lights in the summer time. Visit in the evening for a show-inspired drink (like Foggy Night or Midnight Lullaby) or linger over weekend brunch.

Aperture Gallery | 547 W. 27th St.
Downstairs from the HQ of the mag that shares its name, this space features exhibitions of contemporary and classic photography from the likes of Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange. Before you leave, peruse the tomes in the bookstore and the limited-edition prints in the shop.

Bea | 403 W. 43rd St.
Belly up to the bar and order a specialty cocktail, say, the Lavender Monk (with lavender-infused vodka) or the Bitter Gardens (a blend of gin and muddled arugula). And because you don’t want to drink on an empty belly, try the house ricotta or pork dumplings, two of the signature dishes of Chef “Kwan” Clarke.

The High Line | 30th St. and 10th Ave.
This retired elevated subway rail, resurrected in 2009, has become one of the most popular oases in the city. Spiffed up with wild grasses, a new platform and park benches, it’s a place to escape the ground-level hustle and bustle.