Chelsea
Chelsea
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Trendy New York City neighborhood, especially popular with the gay community.
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Neighborhood: Chelsea
Home to hundreds of art galleries, beautiful brownstones, and one of New York’s newest and most popular attractions, Chelsea is one of the city’s jewels when it comes to neighborhood life. The contemporary art scene is an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity, with gallery openings almost every night of the week and countless exhibits to explore. As a longtime hub of gay culture in New York City, it’s also a diverse district with a vibrant nightlife scene. The opening of the High Line, an abandoned elevated train track transformed into a world-class pedestrian park, gave this neighborhood new life as a tourist destination. The High Line provides visitors with a tranquil, elevated space with incomparable views, providing an unparalleled way to experience the city.
How to get there
- 23rd St • 4 min walk
- 23rd St • 7 min walk
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2,881 within 6 miles
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- 𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑙𝑜 𝐷'𝐴𝑔𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑜 🇮🇹Avezzano, Italy18,419 contributionsTrendy neighborhood in New YorkArt galleries and exclusive shops, combined with iconic buildings and urban projects born in recent years, make it a very popular and trendy area of the city. Absolutely not to be missed is the walk on the High Line, a suspended garden with artistic installations, which leads to Hudson Yards, the place where the famous Edge and the Vessel structure stand. The part of Chelsea that moves away from the river, closer to Madison Square Garden, is less characteristic, however the whole neighborhood deserves to be seen as a whole.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 22, 2024
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota7,767 contributionsNice Neighborhood but The High Line is Too Crowded and OverratedChelsea is a lively neighborhood in Manhattan. It is both residential and filled with restaurants, bars, museums and entertainment options. I don't find it to have the same charm as nearby Greenwich Village, but it is still worth exploring. The Chelsea Market is extremely popular as is walking The High Line. The Chelsea Market is essentially an upscale food court but could be a good stop for lunch. I don't understand the attraction of The High Line. If you are resident of the neighborhood, it is a wonderful transformation of a former elevated rail line into a nice urban greenspace. However, it seems to have become one of the most popular things to do for visitors to the city. As a result, it is now packed with tourists and the views are simply not that interesting. We enjoyed a night at the Gotham Comedy Club followed by some cocktails at LOULOU but the options for food and drink are endless in the neighborhood.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 31, 2024
- Thomas VOakland, California19,081 contributionsCool Neighborhood in ManhattanThis is a great part of town and we have stayed here several times. Lots of good restaurants, access to the High Line, some very good food markets, well-served by the subway. It would be a very cool place to live in Manhattan.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 31, 2024
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,516 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Chelsea is a suburb of Manhattan and is south of Midtown. For me when I hear of Chelsea in New York I automatically think of Andy Warhol and whilst was in the area I saw a Warhol mural.
I walked along the High Line which is a beautiful repurposing of an old railway line and a great way to see the area from an elevated view.
Certainly worth checking out for a more bohemian side to the city.
I walked along the High Line which is a beautiful repurposing of an old railway line and a great way to see the area from an elevated view.
Certainly worth checking out for a more bohemian side to the city.
Written November 6, 2023
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,495 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
During our visit to NY, we headed to Chelsea a few times to enjoy food at the local market and to visit the high line.
The neighborhood is bustling with constructions sites, art galleries, interesting restaurants and various landmarks.
Close to the high line we noticed a bunch of new interesting building with peculiar architectural structures, breath-taking views on the Hudson River and fancy terraces, which clearly gave a new vibe to this neighborhood which in the past clearly catered to a different social class.
Compared to other nearby neighborhoods, we found out it offers a good amount of dining options and It can be easily reached by walk from Penn Station (we actually went all the way from times Square).
Definitely an interesting part of New York with plenty of attractions to see.
The neighborhood is bustling with constructions sites, art galleries, interesting restaurants and various landmarks.
Close to the high line we noticed a bunch of new interesting building with peculiar architectural structures, breath-taking views on the Hudson River and fancy terraces, which clearly gave a new vibe to this neighborhood which in the past clearly catered to a different social class.
Compared to other nearby neighborhoods, we found out it offers a good amount of dining options and It can be easily reached by walk from Penn Station (we actually went all the way from times Square).
Definitely an interesting part of New York with plenty of attractions to see.
Written March 17, 2020
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA40,731 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Chelsea is one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC; primarily, because of its art galleries. Such a great variety of very interesting modern art paintings, a real treat for art lovers.
There is one very special gallery, Wilensky Exquisite Minerals. Really stunning collection of magnificent minerals, sculptures and crafts.
There is one very special gallery, Wilensky Exquisite Minerals. Really stunning collection of magnificent minerals, sculptures and crafts.
Written October 31, 2020
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Edison, NJ1,625 contributions
Feb 2020
Just a short walk off the High Line. It's also a short walk down from Hudson Yards. There are plenty of art galleries and shops amongst older buildings as well as new buildings. However, several of the art galleries are currently closed while new exhibits are being added. Still worth walking the streets around Chelsea.
Written February 20, 2020
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Kittygal 🇺🇦 🌻
Los Angeles, CA8,982 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I decided to base myself here in Chelsea on my first visit back to NYC in three years. I couldn't have asked for a better choice.
Convenient to subway, bus or just plain walking, plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars, a local farmer's market on Saturdays, and architectural delights at every turn. An added bonus:bthe High Line is close by, for an easy stroll to explore more.
Convenient to subway, bus or just plain walking, plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars, a local farmer's market on Saturdays, and architectural delights at every turn. An added bonus:bthe High Line is close by, for an easy stroll to explore more.
Written October 27, 2022
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Ronald
Denpasar, Indonesia9 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
this city is awesome ...big city with humble society..all the people is nice , big building , .clean area and all the peoole here is .very kindly ..the things about this city is superb..we will come to this city again for another opportunies , we wnat to wacth the blues stadium
Written January 7, 2022
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The Five Road Trippers 🚙🎡🎢🧳
Long Island, NY16,086 contributions
Apr 2021 • Business
Chelsea is incredibly close to midtown but slightly more relaxed. A nice mix of luxury to affordable housing in the area. Plenty of dining options. Very safe neighborhood.
Written April 2, 2021
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Dave S
Hebron, lsrael169 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
Chelsea is the section of Manhattan that is above 14th Street, below about 28th Street, & west of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) - New York's neighborhoods are not official, so the boundaries are not precise. This is considered the lowest part of western Midtown, but here are no real skyscrapers. It is well worth strolling here; & as in any Manhattan neighborhood, it's worth bringing a copy of the architectural guidebook AIA GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY. The neighborhood's most interesting feature is the High Line (see that review). Another cool place is the Chelsea Market, formerly a Nabisco cookie factory (of Oreo fame), today an upscale mall featuring excellent food.
Written January 11, 2014
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daanddo
Lehigh Valley, PA869 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
Where else in New York can you find amazing baked goods (and I mean truly worth the calories), Bahn Mi sandwiches, fresh cooked lobster, Thai food, crepes, Asian fusion (Buddakan), an oyster bar, book store, clothing shops, high quality local meats, a vegetable/fruit market, an herb/spice seller that reminds me of a stall in a turkish souk, Gelato, fantastic soups (Senegalese chicken with peanuts -yum), cheeses, wine and more under one roof ? The only challenge is that, especially on weekends it is very crowded and finding a open table or getting in the bathroom without a long line is near impossible
Written December 6, 2013
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TourQueen55
Irvine, CA13 contributions
Oct 2022
What a great, vibrant area! Walkable or close distance to so many features including Chelsea Market, the Highline, Little Island, Times Square and more! I great place to stay with many things to do, yet not the noice of Times Square.
Written October 29, 2022
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valb1954
Sheridan, Wyoming
can you give me a map with the location of the colonial house inn
Written October 15, 2018
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