Chelsea
Chelsea has a reputation for peace and tranquility, but, extending from 14th Street to 29th Street, west
of Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) to the Hudson River, its way too big a neighborhood to paint
in such broad strokes. While it does boast some of the prettiest, most peaceful stretches of brownstones
to be found anywhere in Manhattan, Chelsea has its bustling shopping zones, its grungy zones and its
party zones, too. Like the East Village, Chelsea has a notorious, dangerous past (look up the history of
the Chelsea Hotel sometime), but it's converted all that to bohemian charm.
Housing
Lofts, prewars, tenements, high rises: you name it, it's here. It's not the cheapest neighborhood inManhattan, but if you're looking for a share between some friends, it's hard to find a better value for
multi-bedroom places than in Chelsea.
Restaurants
Eighth Avenue is the heart of Chelsea's dining district, lined as it is by chic eateries with plenty ofsidewalk seating, but there are gems scattered throughout the neighborhood. From steakhouses to
delicate cuisine, this big neighborhood has something for everyone.
Arts/Entertainment
With its west side warehouse space and bohemian pedigree, Chelsea has quietly become one of thecity's art gallery epicenters. Sixth Avenue, meanwhile, remains a commercial wonderland, from big,
national chain stores in the teens to bargain basement clothing in the twenties. Maybe best of all, you're
never too far from a supermarket in Chelsea, including the gigantic, mall-like Chelsea Market.
Great Outdoors
Wandering the brown stoned streets between Eighth and Tenth Avenues is a relaxing way to spend anafternoon, but if it's a park vibe you're after, try the General Theological Seminary on Ninth Avenue. For
exercise, the cavernous Chelsea Piers gym has indoor & outdoor facilities to accommodate your every
desire!
