Guidebook for New York
Shopping
Old warehouse repurposed with shops, cafes, restaurants, trinkets, bakeries, and more!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveOld warehouse repurposed with shops, cafes, restaurants, trinkets, bakeries, and more!
Sightseeing
Old train tracks converted to a park - runs along the west side of Chelsea.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Old train tracks converted to a park - runs along the west side of Chelsea.
Arts & Culture
Mega sports center over the Hudson River. Lawns and walking path along the river to hang out on a nice day, sun tan and relax.
232 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersMega sports center over the Hudson River. Lawns and walking path along the river to hang out on a nice day, sun tan and relax.
Home of the interactive Shakespeare Play "Sleep no More" where you follow characters throughout the hotel - get tickets in advance!
80 locals recommend
The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StHome of the interactive Shakespeare Play "Sleep no More" where you follow characters throughout the hotel - get tickets in advance!
Improv Comedy Theater - cheap and fun activity on most nights of the week.
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StImprov Comedy Theater - cheap and fun activity on most nights of the week.
Food Scene
My favorite Italian restaurant, amazing homemade ravioli dishes.
17 locals recommend
Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
75 9th AvenueMy favorite Italian restaurant, amazing homemade ravioli dishes.
Neighborhood restaurant and bar, great for a quick bite in a good atmosphere.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveNeighborhood restaurant and bar, great for a quick bite in a good atmosphere.
Empire Diner
210 10th AveGreat outdoor eating on the corner of my street during summer.
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveAuthentic Italian food, drinks, gelato, wine...
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StMy favorite brunch place!
Everything Else
15 - 20 minute walk to Penn Station - access to airports, NJ transit, Amtrack trains
356 locals recommend
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St15 - 20 minute walk to Penn Station - access to airports, NJ transit, Amtrack trains
Equinox Greenwich Avenue
97 Greenwich AveEquinox gym for members - stay fit on your trip!
Grab a citibike and ride around town. Easy ride to get out of the city craziness is along the West Side highway bike path one block west that will bring you all the way south to the Freedom Tower!
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
Grab a citibike and ride around town. Easy ride to get out of the city craziness is along the West Side highway bike path one block west that will bring you all the way south to the Freedom Tower!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cooper's Craft and Kitchen
169 8th AveMy favorite neighborhood bar.
Marquee New York
289 10th AveFor a clubbing night out.
Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty StreetTypical meatpacking rooftop bar.
Chill beer garden downstairs, swanky club on the roof of the hotel.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StChill beer garden downstairs, swanky club on the roof of the hotel.
Frying Pan
207 12th AveRestaurant/bar on a boat docked in Chelsea. Great for a hot day.