New York City Tourism & Conventions

Upper West Side

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Bordered by Central Park and Riverside Park and lined with residential buildings that look ever-so-familiar from movies and TV, the Upper West Side is made for a stroll through pop-culture history—and history in general. Lincoln Center performances and the American Museum of Natural History are just a few of its draws. Another: Platonic-ideal versions of NYC brunch and appetizing delicacies.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Musicians on stage at Smoke, the jazz club in Manhattan
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Smoke Jazz Club Reopens

The storied Upper West Side venue expands with amazing results.

Portrait of chef Kwame Onwuachi
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Kwame Onwuachi Profile

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Lincoln Center. Photo: Joe Buglewicz
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The Accessible Guide to Lincoln Center

New York City’s preeminent performing arts institution is committed to accessibility for all visitors.

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AMHN, endangered species hall
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Museum of Natural History Itinerary

Explore NYC’s natural history museum and the surrounding area with our half-day family itinerary.

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Bánh Vietnamese Shop House
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Food and Drink on Amsterdam Avenue

This eclectic four-block stretch on Manhattan's Upper West Side is home to international cuisine.

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Museum interior of New-York Historical Society
Museums & Galleries
Upper West Side

The New York Historical

The city's oldest museum explores NYC's fascinating past.

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Cold meat section inside Zabar's in Upper West Side, NYC
Shopping
Upper West Side

Zabar's

Brave the crowds, take a number and wait (and then wait some more). This one's worth it.

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