Chelsea

Chelsea has long been a haven for artists, although the scene these days is decidedly more upscale than it was in the 1970s and '80s.

Some of the city's best restaurants are here, and are open day and night. When they called NYC "the city that never sleeps," they were probably thinking of Chelsea.

There are quiet, peaceful scenes to be found amid the urban sizzle. Beautiful townhouses line Chelsea's side streets, and the High Line provides a bit of fresh air and sunlight above the traffic.

Although there is green space to be found in Chelsea, one is rarely alone in it. This is one of the densest residential neighborhoods in the city.

Chelsea remains a cultural hub of the city. Take in world-renowned dance at the Joyce Theater, stroll through famous art galleries, or pay a visit to the Whitney Museum in its new downtown location.