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Since its northern edge lies at 30th Street (some say 34th), Chelsea could be considered the gateway to Midtown Manhattan. But this eclectic neighborhood that borders Hell\u2019s Kitchen, the West Village, Meatpacking and Flatiron Districts boasts a web of personalities depending on which corner you stand, and a very different vibe from what you\u2019ll encounter in most of Midtown.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll discover so much in this pocket of the city. From a hip gallery district to some of New York\u2019s most picturesque side streets, Chelsea offers a growing list of reasons to love the neighborhood. Off the cuff, ten came to mind.<\/p>\n

1. West Chelsea art galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cWest Chelsea\u201d has become an internationally recognized gallery district. Since it carries an industrial feel, the Chelsea art district won\u2019t seem as neighborhood-y as those blocks between Seventh and Ninth, but you won\u2019t mind because of the sheer number of galleries that pepper the blocks (mostly 19th to 28th Streets) west of Tenth Avenue. Every Thursday is art night in Chelsea. Galleries host receptions and are free to the public.<\/p>\n

2. The High Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"The
Photo Credit: Tracy Kaler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A freight-line-turned-elevated park, the High Line opened in 2009, giving residents a much-needed public green space in the area. Although rules are strict here \u2013 no dogs, no running or biking, to name a few \u2013 the innovative landscape design paired with the hovering cityscape is a beautiful sight to see. High Line Park gets crowded and has limited hours, especially during wintertime, so go early or late and be sure to check the website for times.<\/p>\n

3. Fantastic Chelsea restaurants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you fancy upscale Italian? Try Del Posto. Love comfort food? There\u2019s Cookshop or Tipsy Parson. If you\u2019re more into new American cuisine, I recommend Red Cat. Other local picks include Da Umberto, Co., Le Singe, and El Quinto Pinto. One thing\u2019s certain \u2013 you won\u2019t run out of delicious places to eat in Chelsea.<\/p>\n

4. Brownstones and tree-lined streets<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Treelined
Photo Credit: Tracy Kaler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The term picturesque<\/em> doesn\u2019t quite capture some of the street scenes you\u2019ll see when wandering through Chelsea. The most beautiful blocks are between Ninth and Tenth on 20th, 21st, and 22nd Streets near the General Theological Seminary. Take your camera and set time aside for oohing and aahing.<\/p>\n

5. Unique Chelsea museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides galleries, Chelsea houses several unique museums. The Rubin Museum of Art focuses on Tibetan, Himalayan, and Indian Art, and the Yeshiva University Museum highlights Jewish history and culture. The Van Alen Institute offers exhibitions related to the built environment, while the FIT Museum (at the Fashion Institute of Technology) features style-centric exhibits, often showcasing an individual designer.<\/p>\n

6. The Joyce<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve attended numerous performances at the Joyce Theater over the years \u2013 think Pilobolus and Savion Glover \u2013 and the original Joyce location at 19th and Eighth Avenue (there used to be another in SoHo) continues to bring cutting-edge dance troupes to the stage. The no-frills theater is intimate, but there\u2019s not a bad seat in the house. The modest size lends itself to dance, and it remains one of the best auditoriums in New York to watch a performance.<\/p>\n

7. Chelsea nightlife<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bars and nightclubs run rampant in Chelsea. The Half King has long been a writers\u2019 hangout; the Peter McManus Caf\u00e9 is one of the oldest family-owned bars in NYC. The kitschy Trailer Park Lounge serves its famous margaritas along with a list of unusual cocktails; Bathtub Gin\u2019s speakeasy vibe is ideal for quaffing gin, as the name implies. Club-goers frequent Chelsea late in the evening \u2013 Tao transforms from an upscale eatery to a nightclub after dark, and RetroClubNYC throws back to the 1970s spinning disco tunes as well as hit songs from the \u201880s and \u201890s.<\/p>\n

8. Shopping in Chelsea\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Chelsea Market
Photo Credit: By MusikAnimal<\/a> – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spend any amount of time in Chelsea and you\u2019ll probably find yourself in or near Chelsea Market. The food emporium holds countless shops (and restaurants, too), making it a fantastic resource for all things edible. This mini-mall leases to non-food-focused vendors like Artists & Fleas and Anthropologie. Also in Chelsea is a branch of Barneys New York (ideal for shoppers with a steep budget), Comme des Garcons, and Story for fashion and design lovers, plus Housing Works Thrift Shop and Second Time Around for more affordable finds.<\/p>\n

9. The architecture<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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London Terrace Apartments
Photo credit: By Beyond My Ken<\/a> – Own work, GFDL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I don\u2019t know anyone who doesn\u2019t love the traditional architecture in Chelsea; be it charming brownstones and townhouses or Art Deco apartment complexes like the London Terrace, the cityscape in Chelsea only adds to its character. In recent years, the Chelsea neighborhood has landed several starchitect-designed projects, including 16 Ninth Avenue by Rafael Vi\u00f1oly, 220 Eleventh Avenue by the late Zaha Hadid, and the sleek Getty by Peter Marino.<\/p>\n

10. The community<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, all the things to see and do make any neighborhood worth visiting, but it\u2019s really the people that set one place apart from the next. Chelsea is recognized for its sizeable LGBTQ population (more than 20 percent) as well as a range of ages and cultures. Luxury towers stand alongside tenements and public housing, so it\u2019s not uncommon to find the working class and wealthy coexisting on the same street. Much of Chelsea takes on a neighborhood feel. If you choose to live there, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019d know your neighbors, whether they share your floor, building, or block.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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