Upper West Side Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Safe, residential, professional, and full of families, the Upper West Side is sandwiched between Manhattan's Central Park and Riverside Park, running from West 59th Street up to West 110th Street.
Of course, it's not all residential. There's culture, in the form of the American Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theatre and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. And plenty of shopping, eating and nightlife as well. Read on for details about what to see and do.
https://www.nycgo.com/articles/must-see-upper-west-side-slideshow
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_West_Side
97 locals recommend
Upper West Side
Safe, residential, professional, and full of families, the Upper West Side is sandwiched between Manhattan's Central Park and Riverside Park, running from West 59th Street up to West 110th Street.
Of course, it's not all residential. There's culture, in the form of the American Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theatre and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. And plenty of shopping, eating and nightlife as well. Read on for details about what to see and do.
https://www.nycgo.com/articles/must-see-upper-west-side-slideshow
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_West_Side
Sightseeing
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestBoat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetBeautiful Sunset views over the Hudson River
Strawberry Fields
West 72nd StreetMade famous in the movie You've got Mail. Cute and cozy for a lunch or coffee while out in the neighborhood
104 locals recommend
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StMade famous in the movie You've got Mail. Cute and cozy for a lunch or coffee while out in the neighborhood
Great place for a run. 1.5 mile loop with amazing views of the city from the north end
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Great place for a run. 1.5 mile loop with amazing views of the city from the north end
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestCultural/Arts/Music/Entertainment
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayProhibition
503 Columbus AveNightly Live Music
Arthouse Hotel New York City
222 BroadwayLive Music Friday Night
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaStand-Up New York
236 W 78th StGrocery Store
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayA Fancier grocery store with a great deli
38 locals recommend
Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper West Side
2135 BroadwayA Fancier grocery store with a great deli
Trader Joe's
715 River RdLocal Bars
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave SAmazing French wine selection
Da Capo
322 Columbus AveGreat for Coffee during the day and wine bar by evening
Beer Shop NYC
422 Amsterdam AveBeers by the glass or by the Growler
The Dakota
1 W 72nd StEmpire Hotel Rooftop Pool
44 W 63rd St.Food scene
Famous massive cookies. Expect a line at peak hours. Original location has the charm.. the location off of Amsterdam and 77th wont have the charm or the line but still has the amazing cookies.
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StFamous massive cookies. Expect a line at peak hours. Original location has the charm.. the location off of Amsterdam and 77th wont have the charm or the line but still has the amazing cookies.
Crave Fishbar
945 2nd Ave$1 Oysters at Happy Hour
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFamous for Burgers
Leonti
103 W 77th StFine Dining Special Occasion
Great Brunch - Expect a line if you arrive later in the morning
80 locals recommend
Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueGreat Brunch - Expect a line if you arrive later in the morning
Playa Betty's
320 Amsterdam AveFun and open air California Mexican Food and Margaritas
Made in New York Pizza
421 Amsterdam AveJust yum! Bring your appetite, portions are large and not on the healthy side
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveJust yum! Bring your appetite, portions are large and not on the healthy side
Emack & Bolio's
1564 1st Ave.delicious ice cream with dipped cones
Cafe Luxembourg
200 W 70th StMotorino
510 Columbus AvenueExcellent sit down and dine Pizza
Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen
473 Columbus AveThe Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveGari
370 Columbus AveÉpicerie Boulud at Lincoln Center
1900 BroadwayOxbow Tavern
240 Columbus AveWonderful long bar for dining alone or with friends
The Ribbon
20 W 72nd StPJ Clarke's
915 3rd AveKirsh Bakery & Kitchen
551 Amsterdam AveBrunch
TESSA
349 Amsterdam Ave
Bar Boulud
1900 BroadwayRedFarm
529 Hudson StAmelie Wine Bar
566 Amsterdam AveSweat it out
Equinox West 76th Street
344 Amsterdam AveCorePower Yoga
2030 BroadwayPure Yoga West
204 W 77th St
Riverside Park
Grassroots Fitness Project
371 Amsterdam Ave