New York City - Greenwich Village, Chelsea & The Meatpacking District (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Quaint, twisting streets and well-preserved brick townhouses offer endless options for intimate dining and drinking in the Village. The Meatpacking District has trendy nightlife options galore; further up is Chelsea, the unofficial headquarters of NYC’s gay scene.

New York City - Greenwich Village, Chelsea & The Meatpacking District (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

check out the city’s brightest art stars at the gaggles of galleries spread out around upper Chelsea

sip cocktails in exclusive lounges in the swankified Meatpacking District

loiter at the fountain in Washington Square Park to watch brilliant buskers or eavesdrop on gossiping NYU kids

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Sleeping, Shopping and Sports & Activities.