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The High Line
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Gansevoort Street to West 30th Street
The High Line is one of the City’s most popular and distinctive parks. Built on a once-abandoned elevated rail line, the green space offers unparalleled views of Manhattan’s far west side. With places to sit and people-watch, patches of grass, seasonal blooms and fascinating architectural features throughout, it’s a great place to relax, and makes for an envy-inducing photo backdrop.
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Whitney Museum of American Art
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99 Gansevoort St.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is the world's leading museum of 20th-century and contemporary art of the United States. Focusing particularly on works by living artists, the Whitney is celebrated for presenting important exhibitions and for its renowned collection, which comprises over 21,000 works by more than 3,000 artists. With a history of exhibiting the most promising and influential artists and provoking intense debate, the Whitney Biennial, the museum's signature exhibition, has become the most important survey of the state of contemporary art in the United States.
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Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
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18 Ninth Ave.
Gansevoort Hotel is an iconic property that embodies the industrial history and cultural energy of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Following a full top-to-bottom renovation, the 186-room luxury hotel boasts brand-new rooms, multi-bedroom suites and an exclusive Poliform Penthouse. Balancing design with technology, each room features enhancements such as the Mirror interactive workout companion and Google Nest Hub, a digital concierge service. Culinary offerings include a European coffee and cocktail bar, an American bistro, an all-season rooftop bar and omakase restaurant, fitness center and 45-foot heated rooftop pool and terrace with expansive Manhattan skyline views.
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Catch NYC
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21 Ninth Ave.
Catch NYC is a globally influenced seafood restaurant set in a landmark building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Catch features contemporary renditions of classic seafood preparations, successfully fusing great food, service and an exceptional scene as it appeals to the tastes of today’s modern diner. Serving up dishes that are both sophisticated and approachable, Catch’s streaming, sharable style of dining continues to achieve success in the 400 seat, tri-level restaurant.
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Kobrick Coffee Co.
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24 9th Avenue
You could spend an entire day in this coffee and cocktail bar. Things could start with an espresso that is roasted and brewed to perfection via four generations of Kobrick-family rules. There are also small plates for both brunch and dinner, with the latter spotlighting farm-to-table vegetables and fruits, fresh baked goods, and a savory assortment of cheeses and charcuterie. Wind down at night with a coffee-infused cocktail to mellow you out while keeping you energized. Among the standouts is the Loca Mocha, which combines ancho chile liqueur, chocolate milk, cold brew, bitters and Jameson whiskey.
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Miznon - Chelsea Market
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435 W. 15th St.
As if Chelsea Market weren’t awesome enough, Miznon, from Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani, has joined the mix. A Tel Aviv–born street-food concept, this marked the first US location for Shani (there are now other locations in the City), who captivates patrons with a roasted head of baby cauliflower, tender lamb kebab and folded cheeseburger with tahini in puffy pita.
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The Standard Grill
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848 Washington St.
The Standard Grill is a neighborhood staple that blends a traditional steakhouse with New American cuisine and serves the freshest local ingredients; from an extensive daily raw bar and dry-aged steaks to the classic Standard Burger and shoestring fries. Located on the ground floor of The Standard High Line, the raucous main dining room features a copper penny tile floor, cozy curved booths and a barrel-vaulted ceiling. The front room and street side bistro is a bright tiled space with café curtains and a white oak bar, the perfect place to try a specialty cocktail or oysters and charcuterie.