Food at Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market
75 9th Avenue at West 15th Street
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Choose from doughnuts, tacos, hand-pulled noodles, lobster rolls, gelato and many more delicious options at this indoor market housed in a former factory. Covered outdoor tables available along 15th and 16th Streets.
Shopping options include books, chocolate and fun Chinese merchandise & snacks at Pearl River Mart. Find all sorts of sweet treats at a new outpost of legendary Economy Candy.
Look for art installations among twinkling lights and cool decor at this always happening historic market.
The narrow walkways can get very crowded, so best to visit earlier in the day and/or on weekdays. Hours vary by vendor.
Bathrooms available on both floors, but the line can be quite long.
See our guide to Chelsea/Meatpacking.
High Line Art
See world-class art projects on and around the High Line, in dialogue with the nature and city scape of the unique park
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TADA! Youth Theater Fall Semester Open House
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Community Studio at Chelsea Factory
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Little Island
Explore nature and art on a unique floating green space on the Hudson River.
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* Restrooms…
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