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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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Featured, Food & Drink

7 Reliable Restaurants Close to the Beacon Theater

Catching a show at the Beacon Theatre and need a pre- or post-concert meal nearby? These seven reliable Upper West Side favorites are all a quick walk from the venue and offer…

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February 3, 2026
Featured, Activities, Parks

8 Free UWS Summertime Events You Can’t Miss

The Upper West Side is full of free events that turn parks, waterfronts, and community spaces into unforgettable places to gather. Whether you want live music, outdoor movies, theater under…

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April 15, 2026
Featured, Landmarks, Hidden Treasures

Best Historic Architecture to See on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is one of the best neighborhoods in New York City for an architecture walk. Its streets are lined with historic apartment houses, grand cultural institutions, and…

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May 7, 2026
Food & Drink, Featured

10 Reliable Restaurants Close to the Lincoln Center

Upper West Siders, New Yorkers, and visitors who enjoy music, opera, dance, film, theater, and even the circus often head to the couple of city blocks that comprise the Lincoln…

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September 9, 2025
Featured, Food & Drink

The 12 Best “Cheap Eats” Spots on the UWS

Finding good, affordable food in Manhattan isn’t always easy, but the Upper West Side has long been home to neighborhood favorites that serve quality meals without high prices. From bagels…

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October 26, 2025
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    Self-Guided Walking Tour – Lesser Known (but Popular) Places to Visit

    Eric Young / August 22, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Have you ever been asked by a fellow New Yorker, relative, or friend the best way to view the Upper West Side? Without hesitation, have them lace up their sneakers, find a good…

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    Images of Some of the Best Upper West Side Doors

    Amanda Ward / August 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Have you ever taken the time to walk the streets of the Upper West Side and view the doors on many of our iconic brownstones and older historic homes?  If you have, I’m…

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  • Food & Drink

    Best NY Ice Cream Shops on the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / August 8, 2023 / 0 Comments

    If you’re on a hunt for the best Upper West Side ice cream spots, look no further. We have what you crave. And though it may look like all roads lead to Amsterdam…

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  • Food & Drink

    Upper West Sider’s List of the Best Pizzerias

    Eric Young / August 1, 2023 / 4 Comments

    So maybe we don’t have John’s of Bleecker Street right on our doorstep. Or Frank and Pepe’s or Sally’s of New Haven, DiFara of Brooklyn, or Joe’s of Greenwich Village around the corner.…

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  • Activities

    Free Things to Do On The UWS in February 2024

    Desmond Walker / July 31, 2023 / 0 Comments

    As we do every month, here we look to present a sampling of some of the best free things to do on the UWS. Hopefully, this will allow you to enjoy the neighborhood’s…

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  • Hidden Treasures

    Lesser Known (but Popular) Places to Visit on the UWS

    Eric Young / July 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

    True, there are a lot of must-see places on the Upper West Side and so many things to do in New York. But did you ever feel like taking in some of the…

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  • Hidden Treasures

    What Makes the Upper West Side Unique?

    Eric Young / July 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    While every city neighborhood can boast its unique spots, the Upper West Side has bragging rights to some of the best things to do in New York. Whether you are seeking physical activity,…

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    Excellent Examples of Ivy-Covered Buildings

    Desmond Walker / July 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

    There’s no doubt that an ivy-covered building catches the eye. Instagram, Facebook, vacation photos – there’s just something magnetic about an ivy-covered building. The way it spreads so beautifully and clings so wonderfully.…

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    Self-Guided Walking Tours of the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / June 29, 2023 / 0 Comments

    New York City is a great walking city, and nowhere is this more true than on the Upper West Side. When you walk, what is your specific interest? Are you a history buff?…

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    Free Things to Do On The UWS in December 2023

    Eric Young / June 28, 2023 / 0 Comments

    December is such a great time of year to be in New York. It’s a magical experience as the city goes all-out with festive decorations. Iconic landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square,…

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