{"id":13512,"date":"2013-07-15T08:37:12","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T12:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=13512"},"modified":"2013-07-15T08:37:12","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T12:37:12","slug":"live-like-local-chelsea-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/15\/live-like-local-chelsea-manhattan\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Like a Local in Chelsea, Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13520\" style='width:584px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/chelsea-midtown-manhattan-ny-new-york.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Chelsea in Manhattan\" width=\"584\" height=\"387\" \/>\n\t<div>Chelsea in Midtown Manhattan<\/div>\n<\/div>Manhattan has many fantastic neighborhoods to stay during holidays (or long visits!) in New York City. One of the most central, beautiful, artsy and exciting of these neighborhoods is Chelsea. Its central location and close proximity to many of New York\u2019s best landmarks makes Chelsea an ideal destination for a holiday to New York! Chelsea is also a largely residential neighborhood, making it a great option for travelers seeking long-term rentals.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.fr\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=208857790003288562267.0004df71774f3246c778f&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=40.747322,-73.998756&amp;spn=0.02601,0.050125&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"585\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea is a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan bordered by Hell\u2019s Kitchen to the north, the Flatiron District to the east, the Meatpacking District to the south, and the Hudson River to the west. The western area of the neighborhood houses many of New York City\u2019s great art galleries, as well as the famous park The High Line. Chelsea includes fantastic theaters, shops, and a thriving gay scene. Furthermore, there are several top-rated restaurants and food markets in the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go Shopping in Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Living in Chelsea, you don\u2019t have to look far to go shopping &#8211; basically every big avenue in the neighborhood is lined with shops! Sixth Avenue offers various boutiques, Seventh Avenue presents big chain stores, Eighth Avenue has some great LGBT-centered shops, and Ninth Avenue includes numerous restaurants. Both 14th Street and 34th Street are main shopping hubs. The following are some of our favorite spots to go shopping:<br \/><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13514\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/food-court-chelsea-market-nyc-new-york-manhattan-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Chelsea Market in Manhattan\" width=\"585\" height=\"387\" \/>\n\t<div>The food court of the famous Chelsea Market in Manhattan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chelsea Market<\/strong> is probably the area\u2019s most famous shopping mall \/ food court. The huge market is located in a building that used to be a factory for the National Biscuit Company (which, incidentally, invented the Oreo cookie here) on 9th Avenue &amp; 15th Street. You can buy all sorts of fresh produce at the food court, including local delicacies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>In the uttermost northeast corner of Chelsea you\u2019ll find the <strong>Manhattan Mall<\/strong>, a big shopping mall that houses big chain stores such as H&amp;M, Victoria\u2019s Secret and JC Penney.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Just 2 blocks from the Manhattan Mall you\u2019ll find the <strong>flagship store of Macy\u2019s on Herald Square<\/strong>. Even if you aren\u2019t looking to spend money, Macy\u2019s beautiful window displays are worth a visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><div class=\"img alignright  wp-image-13517\" style='width:180px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/limelight-shops-chelsea-nyc-new-york-manhattan-shopping.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/limelight-shops-chelsea-nyc-new-york-manhattan-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the interior of Limelight Shops in Chelsea\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>Limelight Shops in a former church in Chelsea<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>For an offbeat shopping experience, pay a visit to the <strong>Limelight Shops<\/strong>. This mini shopping center is located in a church, which housed a famous nightclub in the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s before it was renovated and turned into a mall. The Limelight Shops offers different clothing stores, and the interesting interior is definitely something to see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Even though it\u2019s not technically part of Chelsea, we still wanted to mention <strong>Eataly<\/strong>on 5th Avenue &amp; West 23rd Street. This great Italian food market offers fresh produce, Italian espresso, Italian wines and so much more.Eataly also has a small restaurant inside the food court where you can enjoy some of the best Italian pizza and pasta in town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chelsea Cafes, Restaurants and Bars <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea has a very diverse culinary culture. The area has restaurants offering food from all over the world and also boasts some of the best bakeries and original bars in town. Some of our favorites include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cafes and Bakeries\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13513\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/coffee-shop-nyc-new-york-manhattan-chelsea.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Caf\u00e9 Grumpy in Chelsea\" width=\"585\" height=\"439\" \/>\n\t<div>Get a great cup of coffee at Caf\u00e9 Grumpy on 20th Street &amp; 7th Avenue in Chelsea<\/div>\n<\/div>If you can\u2019t make it to Eataly, <strong>Ninth Street Espresso<\/strong> (inside Chelsea Market) offers delicious coffee, cappuccinos and espressos. For the perfect accompaniment to your coffee, head to <strong>Amy\u2019s Bread<\/strong>, which is also located inside Chelsea Market. Amy\u2019s Bread has some of the best sticky buns and bread in town. Other great bakeries in the area include <strong>Billy&#8217;s Bakery, La Bergamote, The Donut Pub, Vineiro&#8217;s Pastry Shop, and Koffeecake Corner<\/strong>. One of our all-time favorite cafes is <strong>Caf\u00e9 Grumpy<\/strong> on 20th Street &amp; 7th Avenue, featured on the hit HBO show <em>Girls<\/em>! Other great cafes in the area include <strong>Blue Bottle, Joe The Art of Coffee, Stumptown, and Le Grainne Caf\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13518\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/restaurant-chelsea-nyc-new-york-manhattan-morimoto.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the interior of the restaurant Morimoto in Chelsea\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The striking interior of Morimoto in Chelsea<\/div>\n<\/div>Boqueria<\/strong> on 19th Street &amp; 6th Avenue is technically part of the Flatiron District, but its tapas and wines are so good we just had to include it. <strong>Le Singe Vert<\/strong> just two blocks west of Boqueria has some great French fare. <strong>Elmo<\/strong>, on the same block and <strong>Le Zie<\/strong>, just one block over are also very good. For a truly special night out, head to <strong>Morimoto<\/strong> on 16th Street &amp; 10th Avenue for some amazing Japanese cuisine. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bars\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13519\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/chelsea-brewing-company-bar-new-york-nyc-manhattan.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the interior of the Chelsea Brewing Company\" width=\"585\" height=\"407\" \/>\n\t<div>The Chelsea Brewing Company on Pier 59<\/div>\n<\/div>To try one of New York\u2019s own beer breweries, head to the<strong> Chelsea Brewing Company<\/strong> on Pier 59. Here you can taste great NYC beer while enjoying a gorgeous view of the marina. To stick with the nautical theme, head to <strong>The Frying Pan<\/strong> on Pier 66. This bar is actually located on a historic lightship, and offers some great views of the Hudson River.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay or Live in Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re visiting New York for the holidays, Chelsea is a great place to stay and explore Manhattan. We have some great <a title=\"Chelsea, New York Vacation Rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/manhattan\/chelsea\">vacation rental apartments available in Chelsea<\/a>, so have a look!<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re coming to New York for a longer period, you can stay in a <a title=\"Chelsea Furnished Apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/manhattan\/chelsea\">Chelsea furnished apartment<\/a> to truly experience New York City like a local! You\u2019ll have your own kitchen to try out the local delicacies bought at the Chelsea Market, as well as plenty of great neighborhood restaurants to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to See and Do in Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13515\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/highline-park-new-york-nyc-manhattan-chelsea.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Manhattan\u2019s High Line Park in Chelsea. Photo by Francois Roux\" width=\"585\" height=\"439\" \/>\n\t<div>The High Line Park in Chelsea, Manhattan. Photo by Francois Roux<\/div>\n<\/div>Chelsea is a captivating neighborhood to explore &#8211; there\u2019s so much to see and do! One attraction that&#8217;s an absolute must-visit is <strong>The High Line Park<\/strong>. This modern park was built on a section of a former railroad. The elevated greenway offers great views of Chelsea and the Hudson River. It\u2019s also a great place to relax, have a picnic and meet people. The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District all the way up to 30th Street between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13521\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/chelsea-piers-new-york-nyc-manhattan-sport.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Hudson River Park and Chelsea Piers\" width=\"585\" height=\"377\" \/>\n\t<div>The Hudson River Park with Chelsea Piers in the background<\/div>\n<\/div>Another great park in the area is the <strong>Hudson River Park<\/strong>, which runs along the banks of the Hudson River. Between 17th Street and 22nd Street along the Hudson River you\u2019ll find the huge sports complex <strong>Chelsea Piers<\/strong>. Here you can try any number of sports, including rock climbing, golf, basketball, gymnastics and more. If you like water sports, make sure to pay a visit to the Hudson River Community Sailing on Pier 66, where you can rent a kayak and learn how to sail. If you prefer to watch sports rather than participate, pay a visit to<strong> Madison Square Garden<\/strong> on 8th Avenue and 33rd Street. The world\u2019s most famous arena is home to the New York Knicks, and also hosts big concerts and other sporting events year-round.<\/p>\n<p>For some great cultural experiences, visit the <strong>Chelsea Art Museum, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology<\/strong> or one of the many galleries in the neighborhood. The <strong>Chelsea Flower Market<\/strong> is also a charming place to visit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13516\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/james-farley-post-office-buidling-new-york-nyc-manhattan-chelsea.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Manhattan\u2019s James A. Farley Post Office in Chelsea\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The impressive James A. Farley Post Office in Chelsea, Manhattan<\/div>\n<\/div>Lastly, some of the historic landmarks in the neighborhood include the <strong>Joyce Theatre, Empire Diner<\/strong> (now closed), the <strong>Church of the Holy Apostles, and the James A. Farley Post Office building<\/strong>. The impressive Post Office building covers two whole blocks between 8th &amp; 9th Avenue and 31st &amp; 33rd Street, and is over 100 years old. The building has been repurposed to become a train station, and will attach to the already existing Penn Station right next door.<\/p>\n<p>To get a sense of what it\u2019s really like to walk the street of Chelsea, check out our <a title=\"Chelsea, New York Video Tour \u2013 Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/21\/chelsea-new-york-video-tour-part-1\/\">Video Tour of Chelsea Part 1<\/a> and <a title=\"Video Tour of Chelsea, New York \u2013 Part 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/03\/video-tour-chelsea-new-york-part-2\/\">Video Tour of Chelsea Part 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this small guide to Chelsea! Have you ever been to the High Line?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manhattan has many fantastic neighborhoods to stay during holidays (or long visits!) in New York City. 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