Chelsea - As a vibrant and buzzing ethnic and socially diverse neighborhood, Chelsea is characterized by its world-class galleries, fashionable shops, chic restaurants, and exhilarating night life. Known as the center of Manhattan’s art world, the neighborhood boasts over 200 galleries including Gagosian Gallery (West 24th Street), Matthew Marks Gallery and Sonnabend (West 22nd Street), which are among some of the most famous galleries in the country. Chelsea also houses a section of The Highline, a unique 1.45 miles park elevated above the City’s streets and built on an abandoned railroad track. Running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street in Midtown West, this stunning park has become one of the most well visited spots in Chelsea. Whether picnicking with friends, lounging solo on one of the beautifully crafted benches or strolling along the promenade, residents and tourists alike come to relax and enjoy a bit of nature amid the stone, metal and glass that fashion Chelsea’s diverse mix of historic and modern architecture.