Hotels Near Chelsea Art Museum - Manhattan New York

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New York's Chelsea district traditionally has been residential, but in recent years has become popular for its art galleries and lively nightlife. In fact, Chelsea is widely known as the art capital of Manhattan, with over 200 galleries to its name. For a real treat, the Chelsea Brewing Company on Pier 59 provides tourists and residents alike with a place to practice their golf skills thanks to the city's only high-tech driving range. The Chelsea Brewing Company also boasts a microbrewery, restaurant, cigar lounge, and bar. As New York heads into the late hours of the night, attention turns to Chelsea nightclubs like Bungalow 8, Pink Elephant, and Marquee, where you're sure to spot a celeb or two, or three. While the adults enjoy all that the club scene has to offer, families will have fun at the Chelsea Piers where activities such as bowling, batting, skating, and even rock climbing are available. If the sights and sounds of Chelsea ever get to be too tiring, Chelsea Piers is also home to a spa where you can receive anything from a massage and facial, to a manicure or waxing treatment.