The original cobblestones, technically called Belgian Blocks, of the Meatpacking District. Inherent to exploring any NYC neighborhood is giving yourself the chance to truly dig in and get to know the place from a variety of angles. The Meatpacking District has played a major role in the historical narrative of New York City as one of the first established hubs of activity -- dating back to the early s -- that grew through that century into the meat and food market-filled industrial center that helped earn its current moniker.
Ready to observe, engage Here are some suggestions for how one might experience a day in the Meatpacking District:. This neighborhood really comes alive at night -- so the morning around 10am or 11am is actually an ideal time to meander through the relatively quiet streets , checking out the fabulous old buildings with all their industrial warehouse-character.
As you wander, do make sure to head down Gansevoort Street to get a feel for how this neighborhood evolved. I would suggest stopping by the historic Gansevoort Marketplace -- recently re-designed to meet the needs and interests of the changing neighborhood, but doing so by leveraging the past.
Walk around the Market, grab a spot at one of the communal tables, and observe the new workings of the marketplace. The newly re-imagined High Line , originally constructed in at street level , is an excellent place to watch the sunset over the Hudson River. In the western portion of the neighborhood, heavy industry such as iron works and a terra cotta manufacturer could be found, while lighter industry such as carpentry and woodworking, lumber yards, paint works, granite works and a plaster mill blended into the residential area.
At the time of the Civil War the part of the district west of Ninth Avenue and Greenwich Street and above 10th Street was the location of numerous distilleries making turpentine and camphene, a lamp fuel.
When development began again after the war in the s, the tenor of the neighborhood changed. Since it was no longer considered to be a desirable area to live in, construction of single family residences was replaced with the building of multiple-family dwellings, and the continued internal industrialization increased. In addition, an elevated railroad line had been constructed through the neighborhood along Ninth Avenue and Greenwich Street, completed in Additional development began in the s when two new markets began operating in the area.
By , the area was home to slaughterhouses and packing plants, and by the s, what had been a neighborhood based on mixture of marketplaces became more tightly focused on meatpacking and related activities — although other industries continued to be located there, including cigar-making, transportation-related businesses such as automobile repair, express services and garages, import-export firms, marine supplies, cosmetics, printing and many other.
The lifestyle: Bustling day and night with an equal mix of tourists, fashion lovers, and groups looking to spend a night on the town. In contrast to the bustling street level scene, The High Line -- which runs from Gansevoort to West 30th Street -- offers one of the most tranquil takes on center-of-it-all living.
Once-defunct railway tracks have been re-seeded and reborn as a green walking path with a birdseye view of the streets below and public art installations and skyline as far as the eye can see. The market: Townhouses and co-op buildings are most plentiful along Jane and Horatio Streets, which border and overlap with the West Village. You'll fall in love with: The cobblestone streets, posh shops and restaurants, and breathtaking scenic green spaces such as The High Line and westside waterfront.
Wide, walkable streets and trendy, modern-industrial architecture make the Meatpacking District a favorite among movie makers, tourists, and city locals out for a stroll.
Apart from the buzz-worthy happenings and hangouts, the trendy pace of life makes for a destination neighborhood that those in the know would be excited to call home. The museum has more than 21, works of art and there is something for everyone: paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos and videos. It also has a nice roof terrace where you can relax in the summer with a drink and a nice view of the surrounding Meatpacking. Chelsea Market is so big, it takes up a whole block. This former biscuit factory is filled to the brim with food stalls.
Strolling around in the morning gathering goodies for breakfast is good fun. You can also compose a picnic basket and eat the delicacies on one of the lawns of Little Island.
This park on piles is only a few minutes walking distance. Meatpacking District is a nice area to go out and there are all kinds of stylish restaurants to start your night out with. STK in Meatpacking District is their flagship location with a very luxurious and brilliant atmosphere. Steak lovers will enjoy it here: they have steaks in all sizes and price ranges.
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