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Explore the art along the High Line. Photo by Sydney Ng
Chelsea With Kids: 50 Fun Things to Do in This NYC Neighborhood
Head into the culturally rich neighborhood of Chelsea for performances, shops, sprinklers, and more.
A 22-foot, rainbow-hued pipefish winds through the multi-level playground.
Destination Playground: Chelsea Waterside Park in New York City
One of NYC's best playgrounds just got a whole new look, and tons of fun play features.
The High Line, with its wide pathways and beautiful plantings, is a great place to get away from the buzz of the city streets. Photo by Liz Ligon
Visit the High Line With Kids: Top Things To Do
Here's where to go, what to see, and where to find the best snacks (and bathrooms!)
Dance to your heart's content in The Shadow Room.
Mind-Bending Museum of Illusions Opens in Chelsea
Explore a space packed with optical illusions, hands-on experiments, and educational fun for kids.
The Studio Cafe at the Whitney Museum is a convenient option. Photo courtesy of Studio Cafe
Restaurants for After Your Whitney Museum Visit with Kids in NYC
Fill those bellies (without a wait!) after a hefty dose of culture.
The Pier 25 splash pad in Hudson River Park is a guaranteed kid-pleaser. Photo by Jody Mercier
10 Best Hudson River Park Piers and Playgrounds for Kids
Explore the best of the Hudson River Park piers for families, from playgrounds to skate parks.
Indoor Play in Chelsea NYC: Play Spaces and Kids' Classes
We continue our month-long focus on Chelsea with a look at the neighborhood's best places to play...
Chelsea Piers offers gymnastics classes for kids from toddlers to teens.
Best Gymnastics Classes in NYC for Kids
Often called the "mother of all sports," gymnastics gives kids an early fitness foundation.
Rubin Museum of Art: Learn About the Art of the Himalayas at Its Education Center
Editor's note: The Rubin Museum will close its doors on Sunday, October 6, 2024. As New York...
Chelsea Family-Friendly Restaurants
Chelsea is jam-packed with restaurants. Walk down any major avenue and many of its side streets...
Kids at Work: Toddler and Preschooler Classes in Chelsea
On a snowy day last week, my sons and I made our way to a Kids at Work class in Chelsea. Created...
Seal Park, Chelsea Waterside Playground and Other Great Chelsea Parks for NYC Kids
As part of our month-long focus on Chelsea, my daughter and I had the pleasure of exploring the...
The Chelsea Market is a hub for fresh food, gifts, and treats—and super-fun to explore with kids.
12 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Chelsea Market
From chocolates to grilled cheese, Chelsea Market has something for even the pickiest eaters.
Chelsea Shopping for NYC Kids: Toy Stores, Children's Boutiques and Bookshops
[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] For our final post about visiting Chelsea with kids, we're taking...

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