Voir Chelsea en un jour
Publié 10/23/2017
Chelsea a connu de nombreuses transformations à son époque. À partir de la fin des années 1800, l’objectif principal du quartier du côté ouest était de nature industrielle. Nabisco a ouvert sa première usine ici en 1898, quelques décennies seulement après que le premier chemin de fer surélevé aux États-Unis a commencé à traverser le quartier. Les chemins de fer défunts et les anciens entrepôts ont été réaffectés et intégrés à l’existence moderne de Chelsea : un foyer éclectique pour l’art et la culture, ainsi que l’un des lieux de vie les plus prisés de la ville. Voici comment découvrir les galeries, la gastronomie et la vie nocturne en une seule journée.
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Doughnut Plant
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Chelsea Hotel
Start your morning with coffee and freshly made doughnuts on West 23rd Street, the neighborhood’s main east-west thoroughfare. The Doughnut Plant is known for its quirky flavors, including unusual takes on classics: the Manhattan cream is a dark chocolate version of Boston cream, and the signature crème brûlée doughnut riffs on that beloved French dessert.
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Chelsea Hotel
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222 W 23rd St
This infamous old building, which dates back to 1883, played host to numerous writers, musicians and artists; Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Patti Smith all passed through during its heyday as a center of bohemian life. The hotel was designated a New York City landmark in 1966, though that didn't stop the doors from closing in 2011. Currently, it’s being renovated with plans to reopen as a hotel-condo combo in 2018.
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The High Line
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Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street
This elevated railway, which sat abandoned for decades, is now one of the City's most successful and unique restoration projects—a public park 30 feet above street level. Starting at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, it runs alongside Tenth Avenue through most of Chelsea; you'll find crowds of locals and visitors enjoying the public art, ever-changing gardens and unparalleled views year-round.
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The Pace Gallery
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540 W 25th St
Chelsea is known for its art scene, with a couple hundred galleries exhibiting work from emerging and established artists. Pace is one of the largest and most popular of these, presenting contemporary art in two spaces in Chelsea (plus one uptown). Their galleries have shown work by major art headliners like Kiki Smith, Chuck Close and Mark Rothko.
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David Zwirner
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525 West 19th Street
Another art-world heavy hitter with multiple neighborhood locations, David Zwirner represents more than 40 artists and estates in contemporary art. Big names like Chris Ofili and Jeff Koons have shown here, and both Chelsea galleries feature in-store bookshops.
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Printed Matter
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231 11th Ave.
A great place for browsing and buying, this nonprofit store stocks artists' books, including hard-to-find titles old and new. The store maintains an inventory of nearly 40,000 publications and supports the artists by hosting exhibitions, talks, performances and book launches.
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Chelsea Market
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75 Ninth Ave.
If you need to please a variety of tastes for lunch, this food hall is it. Along its city-block length are outposts of Sarabeth’s, Los Tacos No. 1, Fat Witch Bakery and a few dozen other spots to pick up a meal. There’s also a shopping mall and production facility inside this building, which once served as the National Biscuit Company complex (where Saltines and the Oreo cookie were produced).
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Chelsea Piers
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23rd St. & Hudson River Park
Looking for something fun and physical to do in the afternoon? This complex, which stretches for six blocks along the Hudson River, plays host to sports of all stripes: baseball, rock climbing, beach volleyball, yoga, golf and even ice-skating and bowling. Or you can simply take a stroll along the piers with scenic views of the Hudson and the city skyline.
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Billy's Bakery
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184 Ninth Ave
Billy’s Bakery has been making an assortment of delicious baked goods, such as their famous cupcakes, since 2003. The owners got their start working at the West Village’s Magnolia Bakery before venturing up to Chelsea. Come to the homey store for an afternoon pick-me-up, pairing your sweet treat with a coffee or tea.
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Barneys
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101 7th Avenue
This NYC luxury retail institution moved uptown in the 1990s, leaving its Chelsea space behind. But in 2016, they returned to the neighborhood taking up residence on its former block of Seventh Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets. Known for its stock of cutting-edge fashion for men and women, the four-story store has a home section, restaurant, beauty counter and even an on-site barber.
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Story
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144 Tenth Ave.
This ever-changing store offers an unusual shopping experience: a space where an overarching theme dictates the items for sale and and the decor. Past versions of this Chelsea pop-up, which changes every couple of months, have included “Love,” “Fresh,” “Beauty” and “Disrupt,” as well as an annual holiday edition at the end of the year.
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Del Posto
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85 Tenth Ave.
A fine-dining standout since 2005 (with a Michelin-star streak going back to 2007), Del Posto is the handiwork of the Eataly team—Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich and Joe Bastianich—and executive chef Michelle Rodriguez. Known for its fine marble decor and exquisite Italian cuisine, the restaurant serves much more than just pasta; you can have a five- or eight-course dinner with the option of a wine pairing.
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Highline Ballroom
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431 W. 16th St.
This local nightclub and concert venue hosts a wide range of events just about every night of the week. So spend a night in Chelsea checking out one of their eclectic shows, which might feature rock bands, jazz ensembles, drag queens or dancing (and sometimes a combination of the above).
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