New York City Neighborhood Gems: Chelsea |
Posted: January 17, 2018 |
Back when the Food Network first moved in above the Chelsea Market on the lower west side of Manhattan, the surrounding neighborhood was not much to see. Now, however, it is one of the true hidden treasures of New York City. Between the food, hotels, history and art on display, this is a neighborhood that is worth spending some time getting to know. Check Top View Bus Tour’s “Downtown” route for a great way to explore the area at Top View NYC. Food Glorious Food The cornerstone of the neighborhood’s resurgence, Chelsea Market does not disappoint those who arrive hungry. Inside the former Nabisco cookie factory building, this “food hall,” is home to over 35 vendors selling just about every tasty treat a visitor could crave. The space itself sets the stage for the trendy, foodie atmosphere. The brick factory hallways are connected by unfinished openings and dotted with stone seating carved to look like upholstered furniture. All along this transformed space is a host of shops, bakeries, and eateries that offer a unique array of cuisines. Creamline serves comfort foods with a farm to table philosophy. Fat Witch Bakery sells a variety of brownies to entice any palette. Rana serves an array of fresh pastas people can watch being made. Of course, there is also the famous flagship of Iron Chef Morimoto. These few examples are just a small sample of the goodies that await hungry visitors. Walk it Off Visitors in need of a few extra steps after their journey through Chelsea Market can climb up the steps at any of several entry points along the High Line, New York’s most famous rail line park. Dotted with art installations, rare views, and great places to take a break, this winding park has transformed the area. For a slower wander and so much more art, the new home of Whitney Museum is a must see. The museum moved from the Upper East Side to its current location in 2014, again cementing Chelsea’s status as one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece, housing over 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries. Add to that another 13,000 square feet of outdoor exhibition space, and you have one of the premiere art spaces in New York. For a very different kind of museum experience, visitors can get a quieter experience than they are likely to find down at the Ground Zero Museum by visiting the Ground Zero Museum Workshop. Reserved tours are required. The Chelsea neighborhood has become one of the true not-to-be-missed areas in New York City. Visitors to the area can even stay in the very building where Clement C. Moore wrote ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. With all the city has to offer, a quieter neighborhood like Chelsea can easily be overlooked. Those who are willing to explore, however, will not be disappointed.
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