Chances
are when you think of Chelsea, you think of the center of the New
York art world. The hours and flights of gallery wandering will
likely fill up your day quite nicely and leave you with a true
creative high. Although rent has climbed consistently, Chelsea is
very diverse, and is still the gay-friendliest place in the city. And
although it is likely that the demise of the Empire Diner means that
like much of Manhattan, historic diversity has given way to moneyed
gentrification, at least there is the excitement of the High Line,
the elevated rail line converted to a fantastic urban promenade! And
nothing will ever beat working out at the Chelsea Piers or taking a
stroll (with your pooch!) along the pier.
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