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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
16 km · about 20 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Chelsea works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carteret, 16km from Statue of Liberty.
Chelsea is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 2,953, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chelsea sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chelsea to your route.
Chelsea is a small neighborhood located on the West Shore of Staten Island in New York City. It is bordered on the north by South Avenue, on the east by the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, on the south by Meredith Avenue, and on the west by the Arthur Kill.
The area was originally named Pralltown after a family thatRead more
was granted land there in 1675. During the Revolutionary period it was called Peanutville due to the storage there of quantities of peanuts for the passengers using the ferries to travel between New York and New Brunswick. In the 1950s, there were plans for Consolidated Edison to build a massive electric plant on 100 acres (40 ha) of land that it owned in Chelsea.
Chelsea is mostly open marsh and is relatively undeveloped, although there are some businesses and one-family houses. It borders on the Teleport and is the site of Staten Island's West Shore Plaza and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Meredith Avenue Bus Depot. Chelsea is served by the S46, S96, S62 and S92 local buses and the SIM32 express bus.
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Chelsea is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.6007 latitude, -74.1949 longitude.
Chelsea has a population of approximately 2,953 people, making it a town in United States.
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Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
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A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
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Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
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