Celebrate Halloween 2026 on the UWS: Best Events, Trick-or-Treat Routes
Halloween on the Upper West Side is all about neighborhood celebrations, decorated brownstones, and streets filled with costumed families. With Halloween falling on Saturday, October 31, 2026, this year’s lineup includes confirmed car-free…
Café des Artistes Is Returning to the Upper West Side
One of the Upper West Side’s most storied dining rooms is preparing for an encore. Café des Artistes, the legendary restaurant at 1 West 67th Street, is expected to reopen in early 2027—roughly…
6 Free and Unique Things to Do on the UWS this Fall
The Upper West Side does fall with more personality than pumpkin-spice clichés. Skip the generic park lap: this is the season for obscure monuments, migrating birds, spooky history, and finding culture in unexpectedly…
Waterside Eatery on the UWS: Pier i Cafe
Pier i Cafe is a seasonal, open-air restaurant located in Riverside Park South at West 70th Street. Operating from late April through mid-October, this neighborhood fixture sits directly on the Hudson River waterfront.…
10 Best Budget Date Ideas on the UWS for Couples
The Upper West Side has plenty of romantic date options that do not require a big spend. From scenic parks and cozy coffee shops to museums and low-cost entertainment, couples can enjoy a…
9 Hints to find the Best Apartment on the UWS
Finding the perfect apartment on the Upper West Side can feel like chasing a moving target. With its tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and unbeatable access to Central Park and Riverside Park, the UWS…
The Buildings of Lincoln Center: A Complete Cultural Guide
Lincoln Center is more than a collection of performance venues—it is one of New York City’s most important cultural landmarks, where architecture, art, and history come together on a single campus. From world-famous…
5 Haunted Locations on the Upper West Side of NYC
Part of what makes the Upper West Side such a compelling place for ghost stories is its mix of grandeur and memory. The neighborhood is full of historic buildings, cultural landmarks, and places…
The 7 Best Upper West Side Restaurants for a Classic NYC Experience
The Upper West Side has a food identity all its own. It’s a neighborhood where old-school New York institutions sit alongside casual favorites, cult bakeries, and restaurants that have become part of daily…
Guide to the Best Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries on the Upper West Side
The Upper West Side’s legal cannabis scene continues to grow, and shoppers now have seven licensed stores to choose from: Superfly, The Flowery Dispensary, Just a Little Higher, The Sanctuary Garden, Pure Blossom,…
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