How To Spend 24 Hours in Chelsea, NYC
Chelsea is the art hub of Manhattan and is home to more than 300 galleries, including Pace, David Zwirner and Gagosian. It also houses famed cultural and arts institutions, such as the Rubin Museum of Art and The Joyce Theater, so there’s plenty to do in this vibrant neighborhood located along the Hudson River.
Early morning
If you’ve spent the night in one of the neighborhood’s glamorous hotels like The High Line Hotel, you’ll wake up to views of the High Line, the Hudson River and the tree-lined streets dotted with beautiful brownstones.
1. The High Line Hotel
Hotel
The High Line Hotel is named after the nearby and very popular elevated park, the High Line. This luxury hotel, which is featured in annual ‘best of’ lists by various publications and websites, offers 60 rooms designed to evoke a bygone area, each featuring tons of light, hardwood floors and locally sourced furniture. Gaze out the large windows for views of the High Line or the hotel’s private garden. Traveling with your furry companion? No worries: The High Line Hotel is dog-friendly, welcoming pooches of all shapes and sizes. According to the hotel’s website, it has even had a cat come spend the night.
Morning
2. Cookshop
Restaurant, American
Afternoon
Now that you’ve fueled up, it’s time to start exploring. First, head west toward the High Line. Afterwards, it would be sacrilege not to visit a gallery, theater or museum while you’re in Chelsea, so do that as well. Afterwards, you can stop by the famed Chelsea Market for lunch.
3. The High Line
Park
4. Pace Gallery
Art Gallery
5. David Zwirner Gallery
Art Gallery
6. Chelsea Market
Market, Shopping Mall
Evening
After a quick regroup and recharge at the hotel, it’s time for dinner and some entertainment. Enjoy a late-night cocktail to cap off a glorious day.
7. ‘Sleep No More’ at The McKittrick Hotel
Theater
8. Bathtub Gin
Bar, Cafe, American
Need a place to stay in the neighborhood? Check out our pick of the best hotels in Chelsea, now bookable with Culture Trip.
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