Things to Do in Chelsea, New York A mix of residential and commercial spaces, with the High Line park and Chelsea Market as key attractions. The area is known for its art galleries and nightlife, particularly along 8th Avenue.
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The High Line ★ 4.7 · 68.5k★
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
Church of the Holy Apostles ★ 4.6 · 115★
church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Vessel ★ 4.6 · 29.2k
Vessel is a 16-story, 150-foot-tall (46 m) structure of connected staircases in the 5-acre (2.0 ha) Hudson Yards Public Square of Hudson Yards in Manhattan, New York City.
Mon–Tue 11 AM – 7 PM
Wed–Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 7 PM
B&H ★ 4.6 · 37.4k
Longtime independent superstore supplying new & used professional photo, video & audio equipment.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 2 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
The Shed ★ 4.5 · 2.6k
cultural center in New York, NY
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 3 PM – 9 PM
Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Sat 1 PM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Flamingos Vintage Pound ★ 4.9 · 233
Every day 11 AM – 7 PM
Hudson Yards ★ 4.7 · 15.4k
Sprawling retail space featuring more than 100 shops & 25 restaurants, many from celebrity chefs.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Li-Lac Chocolates (Hudson Yards) ★ 4.9 · 718
Manhattan's oldest chocolate house and a New York institution since 1923, offering a selection of fresh gourmet chocolates and gifts.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Joyce Theater ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
A former movie house hosting everything from Native American dancers to Eliot Feld's ballet company.
David Zwirner Gallery ★ 4.7 · 184
contemporary art gallery in New York and London
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed
Furnish Green ★ 4.7 · 177
Showroom for restored vintage & antique furniture, lighting & decor, with new items added daily.
Mon 1 PM – 7 PM
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Dia Chelsea ★ 4.7 · 111
Cutting-edge contemporary art institute's Chelsea gallery space hosts installations & talks.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Sat 12 PM – 6 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Chelsea
Chelsea Market ★ 4.6 · 52.1k
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
Johny's Luncheonette ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· $10–20
This small, old-school favorite serves lunch counter classics (including breakfast) all day.
Every day 8 AM – 2 PM
Porchlight ★ 4.4 · 1.2k· $$$
Bar from Danny Meyer offering Southern-inspired cocktails & small bites in a handsome space.
Mon–Wed 3 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 3 PM – 2 AM
Sun 3 PM – 10 PM
787 Coffee Co. ★ 4.8 · 5.9k· $10–20
A coffee company offering Puerto Rican coffee sourced from sustainable farms, known for its farm-to-cup freshness and bold flavors.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Sat 7 AM – 8 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM Planning time in Chelsea?
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