Upper West Side

Upper West Side

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  • Admission: Free

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Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop, Neighborhood

Upper West Side
Located between Central Park and the Hudson River and West 59th Street and West 110th Street, the Upper West Side is known for being one of Manhattan’s more upscale residential neighborhoods, with beautiful brownstones and a generally safe atmosphere. For those looking to experience some of New York’s best cultural sites, the Upper West Side has plenty. For example, Lincoln Center is an important cultural institution in the neighborhood, as the center puts on an array of topnotch music, dance and theater performances. In fact, it is home to some of the world’s most elite performing arts groups like The Juilliard School, The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet and the New York Philharmonic.

There is also the American Museum of Natural History, American Folk Art Museum, The Cloisters Museum and Gardens, The Children’s Museum, Museum of Arts & Design, Nicholas Roerich Museum and New York’s oldest museum founded in 1804, the New-York Historical Society. Outdoor beauty also abounds in the Upper West Side between two parks, the iconic Central Park as well as the tranquil Riverside Park which runs along the Hudson River from 58th to 156th streets.

To get to the Upper West Side by subway, you can take the 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center; 1, 2, 3, B, C to 72nd Street or 96th Street; 1 to 79th Street; B, C to 81st Street; 1, B, C to 86th Street; 1, B, C to 103rd Street or 110th Street.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Bruce E, July 2011
Doing what: New York City Chocolate and Dessert Tour

It was truly fabulous!! Our tour guide was great!! A must do tour for anyone visiting NYC
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Allan C, March 2011
Doing what: New York City Chocolate and Dessert Tour

Great Tour, good food, and would recommend to anyone
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Gillian S, December 2010
Doing what: New York City Chocolate and Dessert Tour

Excellent Tour! Our guide was really friendly and knew his stuff. The desserts and Chocolates were delicious
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