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Chelsea · New York City
Places to see around Chelsea
Source-backed places around Chelsea, New York City — landmarks, food and drink, and the spots locals keep naming inside the displayed center-radius discovery area.
Within 1.0 mi of Chelsea center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
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What are the best things to do in Chelsea, New York City?
High Line, Chelsea Market, gallery district. Start with Lehmann Maupin, Yancey Richardson Gallery, and Joyce Theater, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
Is Chelsea a good area to stay in New York City?
Chelsea is one of New York City's most walkable areas to base yourself. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.
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Lehmann Maupin
Stop here to experience high-caliber contemporary art from a global roster of 43 artists. It is a prime destination for those wanting to see how New…
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Start with Lehmann Maupin and Joyce Theater. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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62 public sources across the top 12 places
Source-backed place · Museums
Lehmann Maupin
A leading contemporary art gallery co-founded in 1996, known for introducing visionary international artists to New York and mana…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Yancey Richardson Gallery
A preeminent Chelsea gallery specializing in fine art photography, film, and lens-based media, founded by Yancey Richardson in 19…
Free
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Joyce Theater
A premier Manhattan dance venue built by dancers for dancers, hosted in a former 1941 movie house in Chelsea.
$
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Pace Gallery
A powerhouse of modern and contemporary art, Pace Gallery represents major 20th and 21st-century artists across a massive Chelsea…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Chelsea Hotel
A legendary 12-story bastion of bohemian culture, the Hotel Chelsea is a designated New York City landmark known as an unofficial…
History
4 sources
Reservations
Resy
Source-backed place · Museums
Paul Kasmin Gallery
A premier New York contemporary art gallery founded in 1989, showcasing a rigorous program that bridges the gap between historic…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
David Zwirner Gallery
A premier contemporary art destination in Chelsea, this world-renowned gallery represents blue-chip artists and showcases influen…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Gotham Comedy Club
A legendary Manhattan stand-up venue located in Chelsea, recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten best places to watch comed…
1-2 hours
$$$
Nightlife
4 sources
A sleek, crowd-pleasing room that’s especially good for an easy date night out.
Source-backed place · Museums
303 Gallery
A premier Manhattan art destination established in 1984, 303 Gallery showcases cutting-edge contemporary art within a stunning ar…
Art
4 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City's only museum dedicated solely to the art of fashion, featuring award-winning exhibitions and a massive permanent c…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
The Museum at FIT
The only museum in New York City dedicated solely to the art of fashion, featuring a massive permanent collection and innovative,…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Starrett-Lehigh Building
A massive 19-story industrial landmark in Chelsea, the Starrett-Lehigh Building is a masterpiece of 1930s modernism, once a freig…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Shed
A futuristic 21st-century cultural center in Hudson Yards featuring a massive telescoping shell that physically transforms to hos…
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Rubin Museum of Art
A global museum dedicated to the art and insights of the Himalayan region, formerly located at 150 West 17th Street in New York C…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Event Venue
Madison Square Garden
An iconic multi-purpose indoor arena in Midtown Manhattan, home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, hosting world-class…
2-4 hours
$$$$
History
5 sources
The city’s biggest stage for blockbuster concerts and once-in-a-lifetime touring acts.
Source-backed place · Public art
Vessel
A visually stunning, 150-foot-tall architectural marvel in Hudson Yards, featuring a complex web of interconnected staircases des…
Photography
6 sources
Bookable
Fever
Source-backed place · Museums
Pratt Manhattan Gallery
Located on 14th Street, this free gallery showcases interdisciplinary, research-driven art and exhibitions that support the educa…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Little Island
An architectural wonder of an artificial island park, Little Island blends nature and art on the Hudson River, featuring rolling…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
White Columns
Founded in 1970, White Columns is New York City's oldest alternative art space, dedicated to showcasing emerging artists who lack…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Spa Wellness
Bathhouse Flatiron
A sophisticated subterranean wellness destination in Flatiron, featuring thermal pools, saunas, and marble hammams, designed by R…
2-4 hours
$$$
Photography
6 sources
Sleek thermal pools, steam rooms, saunas, and a cold plunge in a modern spa house.
Source-backed place · Museums
Sean Kelly
An internationally regarded contemporary art gallery founded in 1991, specializing in intellectually driven programs and works fo…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · History
General Theological Seminary
Founded in 1817, this historic Episcopal seminary in Chelsea is the oldest of its kind in the Episcopal Church and the longest co…
Free
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Spa Wellness
Shibui Spa
A luxury wellness sanctuary in Tribeca modeled after the Japanese onsen, featuring a lantern-lit pool and organic treatments with…
half-day
$$$
Couples
6 sources
A serene hotel spa with an indoor pool, steam, and old-world hush below Tribeca.
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Village Vanguard
The oldest operating jazz club in New York City, this legendary basement venue has hosted musical giants since 1935, evolving fro…
2-3 hours
$$$
Solo Travel
6 sources
The classic basement jazz club that feels like a rite of passage for any serious music visitor.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Bryant Park
A 9.6-acre urban oasis in Midtown Manhattan, serving as the city's town square with seasonal gardens, a free ice skating rink, an…
Free
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Employees Only
A world-renowned railroad cocktail bar in West Village, Employees Only is a classic destination famous for its insider atmosphere…
2-4 hours
$$$
Nightlife
6 sources
Classic NYC cocktail temple with a speakeasy feel and reliably excellent drinks.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · History
Jefferson Market Library
A National Historic Landmark in Greenwich Village, this stunning Victorian Gothic building evolved from a 19th-century courthouse…
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
The reconstructed boyhood home of Theodore Roosevelt, the first U.S. president born in New York City, offering a glimpse into the…
Free
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Public art
Day's End
A monumental stainless steel outline by David Hammons, this public installation recreates a lost 1975 artwork and honors the LGBT…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Spa Wellness
The Well
A premier wellness sanctuary in the Flatiron District, The Well offers an integrated approach to health through its expansive ret…
1-3 hours
$$$
Solo Travel
3 sources
A polished urban refuge with spa treatments, sauna, steam, and a tucked-away calm.
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