In addition to a range of sports leagues, Chelsea Piers offers drop-in programs, exercise classes, youth summer camps, and childcare services. From the piers, visitors and locals can easily access the High Line, a public park built on a former elevated railway; the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, a walking and bike path that stretches the length of the island; and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Cruises that depart from the Chelsea Piers Marina usually include views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, while dinner and evening cruises typically promise sunset photo ops as the city lights come up under the night sky. Helicopter tours also often depart from Chelsea Piers and provide a rare bird’s-eye view of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Hop-on hop-off cruises typically offer several stops around Lower Manhattan, including Battery Park, Wall Street, and Dumbo, Brooklyn.