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Upper West Side

Columbus and Amsterdam Ave.s, between 63rd and 85th Streets, New York City, NY
Ranked #77 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining, City walk sightseeing, Walking
Traveller Description: If you're wanting to visit New York and feel like a local rather than a tourist, this is THE place to stay.  You won't see a lot of tourists, but... more »
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bolton
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Stopped this side of town away from the lunacy of mid town What a brilliant place to base yourself for any trip to NY and can recommend it to all visitors. Hotels are a lot cheaper, bars and restaurants are great and full of locals, good food at reasonable prices. And the redline subway runs right through it giving you... More

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New York City, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I love the Upper West Side. There are millions of small restaurants and eclectic shops. Things are constantly changing, and interesting things are always happening.

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See 16 more reviews by globetrapper for New York City
Westfield, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This is a nice, quiet residential neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is were I stayed when I went to NYC with friends. We enjoyed the area. We were in the city but felt like we were worlds away. Great, safe area to walk around even at night. Make sure you put this on your... More

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New York, New York
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

With its incredible mix of cultural destinations, restaurants, and architecture, the Upper West Side makes for one of the best walking tours in the city.

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See 26 more reviews by Allesistschon for New York City
New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

One of the last NYC neighborhoods that has not been destroyed and turned in to Disney Land. Great jewish deli's and a nice farmer's market behind the history museam. Don't forget to stop by originals like Brother Jimmy's and Racoon Lounge.

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See 10 more reviews by PaulinaNYC07302 for New York City
New York, New York, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I'm obviously biased because I live here but I truly love the UWS. Great shopping, attractions and scenery. From central park to the museum of natural History, there is something here for everybody.

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See 7 more reviews by Marco G for New York City
New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This is the essential New Yorker's true-blue neighbourhood--where the rich, the stars, the crazy and the liberal left young and old mix and match...full of shops, boutiques, museums, ZABAR's!, Barnes and Noble, Lincoln Center, synagogues, fooderies of all stripes, Columbia University and Harlem all blend and divert. A must afternoon of wandering if nothing else!

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New York City, New York
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Always great to be here. UWS is very family-oriented neighborhood with a variety of restaurants. Lincoln Center is right there, steps from Riverside Park for a stroll by the river, and beautiful rows of brownstones. Just a beautiful neighborhood to live in.

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See 14 more reviews by AgnesCz for New York City
Kamloops, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

LOVED all the markets and fresh food shops. So many people walking dogs and with kids all day long it felt more like a small neighborhood. Various sizes of buildings mean you still get to see the sun. A few blocks of walking from the Hudson to Central Park. Lots of trees everywhere. Felt safe even when walking alone.

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See 6 more reviews by Rae A for New York City
Bronx, New York
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Famous from many many movies, this is one of the great true neighborhoods in a city full of great neighborhoods.

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