CHELSEA FREE
Hey, news flash, Manhattan is not cheap, but there are great still free things to do if you know where to look. One of the greatest spots for Free is in Chelsea. One of the only planned neighborhoods in all of New York City. Chelsea is famous for Art Galleries, Night Life, some questionable behavior in its past (Hey, it wouldn't be NYC without something!) but all you need are some comfortable walking shoes and you can get a true New York experience in Chelsea - Free.
1. Chelsea Art Galleries - in the 20's between 10th and 11th Ave
It's OK to go in and look around. You can enjoy some of the finest art in the world through the front windows of the Art Galleries that made Chelsea famous. But go ahead and go inside. There will be no pressure to buy (they are not car salesmen).
Check out www.westchelseaarts.com and
Chelsea Gallery Map for listings.
Free Tip: Thursday evenings free wine and cheese at certain Gallery Openings.
2. High Line Park - Gansevoort Street to 34th Street (Above) 10th Ave.
This New York City staple, located on a formerly abandoned elevated railroad track, offers more than just fabulous waterfront views. The public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure, running from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street, offers public art, family and entertainment programs. Check it all out at the High Line Park Event Calendar.
Free Tip: Every Tuesday and Saturday Free Guided Walking Tour
3. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum - 27st and Seventh Ave
It's always Fashion Week in the FIT Museum, which features rotating exhibits by students. There is also an interesting and detailed collection of the country's first gallery of fashion, picked from a collection of 50,000 garments dating from the 18th century to present. t, Garment District, Midtown West.
4. General Theological Seminary Garden 9th-10th Ave & 20-21 streets
Founded in 1817, the General Theological Seminary has occupied the entire block between Ninth and 10th Avenues and between 20th and 21st Streets since 1826. Enter on the 9th Avenue side and stop at the front desk, drop off a photo ID (like a driver's license), sign in, and they'll let you walk through the lobby and into the garden. Make sure to take one of their walking tour pamphlets.
Free Tip: Pinch yourself once in awhile to remind yourself you're in Manhattan.
5. Chelsea Market
OK, this one is going to take some will power not to spend but you can go and look for Free.
Known as one of the greatest indoor food halls of the world, with more than thirty-five vendors offering everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake. Described as "a neighborhood market with a global perspective" Chelsea Market opened in 1997 on the site of the old Nabisco Factory. The Oreo Cookie was born here in 1912. (Hungry yet?)
Open to the public Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm and on Sunday from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free Tip: Check out the Free Chelsea Market Events
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