Thursday, May 24, 2012

Top Ten Things to Do in Chelsea

Chelsea is a district in New York City which is mainly residential. Chelsea has many different things to see from historic buildings, to more modern attractions. This was once a fairly isolated area, but transportation links have greatly improved. This article will look at ten of the best things that you can do on a visit to Chelsea, New York City.

10. Chelsea Walking Tours: A good way to see around Chelsea and get more knowledge of what is available in the area, is by going on a walking tour. The Chelsea walking tours are available without any reservations. The walking tour meets outside the Hotel Chelsea every day.

9. Hotel Chelsea: Even if you aren’t staying at Hotel Chelsea, it is still well worth a visit. This is an old building which was erected in 1885. It was the first cooperative block of apartments in New York City and has been a hotel ever since 1905. It is a landmark in the city and is also where the walking tours begin.

8. Jack Shainman Gallery: The Jack Shainman Gallery is a modern art gallery which is home to lots of different exhibits and paintings. The gallery has many different displays which are changed regularly. It is certainly worth visiting if you have any interest in art.

7. 303 Art Gallery:
In an area dominated by artists, there are lots of different art galleries. The 303 art gallery displays very modern, cutting edge art. There are lots of different displays, including photography exhibits. It really is worthwhile to take a trip to the 303 Art Gallery.

6. Chelsea Pier: The piers in Chelsea have many different things to offer. You can go bowling, go skating, visit the gym, or play basketball. While doing all of these activities you will also be able to enjoy some amazing views.

5. Chelsea Studios: The Chelsea Studios have been where many different films and TV shows have been produced. This includes where Ricki Lake was filmed, and the Tyra Banks Show.

4. Cushman Row: This is a row of houses which can be found between 9th and 10th Avenue. This block of houses is built in a Greek style which makes them stand out from the surrounding buildings. The homes were built over 175 years ago, but they are just as beautiful today as the day they were first built.

3. Chelsea Market:
The Chelsea Market is one of the premier locations to buy food and snacks. It is home to many shops, food stores and lots of restaurants. There are plenty of bakeries selling hot products, and also other stores which specialize in selling various ingredients including olive oil and salt. The cup cakes sold here are some of the best in the city. The market is built on the site of the old Nabisco factory. The first Oreo cookies ever created were made right here.

2. Hudson River Park:
The Hudson River Park is currently under construction, although some of it is already ready for use. This means that many piers and the area around the Hudson River are being transformed into a public park.

1. High Line Park: High Line park is different to many of the other parks in New York City. This is because it is built on an abandoned railroad track which is elevated. Visiting this park is very relaxing and also has excellent views thanks to it being built on a raised section of disused track. There are also some events which are held at various times throughout the year. You can find out about these events on the internet. The High Line was originally an elevated rail road to improve the safety of rail lines through Chelsea.

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