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Things to Do Must-See Chelsea
Chelsea's charms include arts, nightlife, dining, theater, the High Line, Chelsea Piers and Chelsea Market.
HotelsChelsea Hotels
Here’s where to stay in the exciting, gallery-filled neighborhood.
Outdoors & Recreation The Lowdown on the High Line
Discover the neighborhoods under Manhattan's elevated park with our guide to the best dining, shopping and sightseeing nearby.
Arts & Culture Gallery Guide to Chelsea
See art to your heart's content with our essential roundup of must-see stops.
RestaurantsChelsea Market
Housed in the former National Biscuit Company factory building (where the Oreo cookie was created), Chelsea Market has been functioning as a hybrid urban public square/ high-end food court since 1997.
Museums & GalleriesRubin Museum of Art
A New York City arts oasis and cultural hub, the Rubin Museum of Art inspires visitors to make connections between art, ideas and contemporary life.
Museums & Galleries Sounds of NYC’s Rubin Museum
The Chelsea museum’s new show transforms its entire building into an exciting aural exhibit.
LGBTQ Hotels Near Pride
Stay at these scintillating NYC spots for a front seat to all the action.
LGBTQ Pride 2017
This June, celebrate Pride with parades, festivals, parties and more.
ToursSmall Group New York Meatpacking District Chelsea Market and The Highline Walking Tour
Escape from the hustle of Times Square on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour around New York City. Visit the scenic, aerial greenway of the popular High Line, plus the trendy Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. Soak up the atmosphere and learn about the history and culture of this area of the Big Apple — one of the most drastically changed areas in New York City today.
ToursNew York City Art Gallery Tour
See the best shows in New York City’s world-renowned galleries! Delve into the world of contemporary art on a two-hour tour that will give you a real sense of what's current in art right now. Come on your own to meet new people, bring friends, family, or a date. Rely on your guide to know which shows to see in what part of town and what order.
As you stroll and take in each show, you gain insight into artists' creative process, hear what artists have said about their own work, engage your curiosity and get to know new friends or old friends anew. Tours are highly interactive and freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, artist, critic and university studio art professor. She combs through dozens of galleries, mixing long-established with newly minted spaces to track down the most unmissable work on view. Let Jody give you an experience that brings to life the best of what artists do.Performing Arts Sleep No More Guide
We’ll help you get lost in this immersive Macbeth production.
Nightlife Best NYC Immersive Theater
Immerse yourself in the world of NYC theater with these interactive shows.
ToursNYC In A Day including Empire State Building Statue of Liberty West Village and Wall Street
On this fully guided tour, we’ve curated the best of the city to help you see NYC in just one day. Sail past the Statue of Liberty; see how New York has recovered and rebuilt at the 9/11 Memorial; explore the most iconic sights of Midtown (like Times Square) on a guided walking tour; and skip the long lines to take in the views from the Empire State Building.
ToursHigh Line and Chelsea Walking Tour
The High Line, an elevated freight rail line converted into a park, has become a classic New York City attraction. Couple it with Chelsea, the neighborhood it goes through, and you’ve got one action-packed and informative 2-hour guided tour. Get an insider’s tour of this area, complete with outstanding architecture, and get the lowdown on the trendy Meatpacking District as well.
ToursNew York Harbor Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise
Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned visitor to New York City, this hop-on hop-off cruise is a fantastic way to experience all of the city's most popular attractions. Enjoy a smooth ride along the Hudson River and New York Harbor, complete with live onboard narration, and hop off to visit the Empire State Building, NBC Studio, Times Square, World Financial Center, Wall Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park and more. You’ll also capture amazing views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty!
AttractionsThe High Line
A former rail line through Chelsea is now one of the City’s most popular parks.
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Accessibility
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
New York Public Library branch serving the visually impaired.
Arts & Culture
Cheim & Read
This international group of established contemporary artists includes such superstars as Diane Arbus, Jenny Holzer, Milton Resnick and Pat Steir. The...
Arts & Culture
The Joyce Theater
Located in the heart of Chelsea, the Joyce is Manhattan’s premiere venue for dance, an intimate space where for as little as $19, you can catch world-renowned troupes perform tango, flamenco, modern, jazz, cutting-edge movement theater and many other styles of dance.
Arts & Culture
Theatreworks USA
Founded in 1961, this not-for-profit theater stages plays for children and young adults at its NYC space, performing adapted kids’ classics like Junie B.
Arts & Culture
Dia: Chelsea
Dia’s first space in Chelsea opened in 1987 and played an integral part in the development of the Chelsea arts scene, providing early gallery shows for artists like Jenny Holzer and Robert Irwin.
Arts & Culture
Andrew Kreps Gallery
The radicals in Kreps’s adventurous stable include Ricci Albenda, Roe Ethridge, Robert Melee and Ruth Root.
Arts & Culture
You Should Be Dancing
From salsa and swing to belly-dancing and ballroom, the locals come here to learn how to dance for weddings, exercise or just for fun.
Arts & Culture
New York Live Arts
New York Live Arts was founded in 2011 by a merger of the Bill T.
Arts & Culture
Grand Masonic Lodge of New York
The Masons count among their most famous members an impressive 14 United States presidents, as well as a host of other notable American names, from Mark Twain to Buzz Aldrin to Jesse Jackson.
Arts & Culture
Irish Repertory Theatre
New York is a theater capital and center of Irish culture.
Arts & Culture
SVA Theatre
The School of Visual Arts may use this former movie theater in Chelsea, but it’s not just students who stand to benefit.
Attractions
Bateaux New York
Step aboard the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York for an elegant dining experience unlike any land-based venue.
Attractions
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Located on three historic Hudson River piers, Chelsea Piers is a 28-acre sports village with enough excitement for the whole family.
Attractions
Hudson River Park
Covering 550 riverside acres along the western edge of Manhattan, Hudson River Park runs from West 59th Street in Midtown all the way down to Battery Park in the Financial District.
Attractions
Spirit of New York
Get on deck aboard Spirit of New York and experience the most breathtaking NYC skyline views, delicious food and cocktails, attentive service, and live entertainment while cruising along the Hudson River.
Attractions
James A. Farley Post Office
An architectural triumph of its era, the grandeur of New York City's general post office is a testament to the bustling operation it once housed.
Comedy
Gotham Comedy Club
This famous nightspot features top headliners and up-and-coming comics.
Comedy
The Pit Loft
This space, the former home of the Peoples Improv Theater, has been acquired again by PIT owner Ali Farahnakian to present even more stand-up, sketch and...
