Upper West Side
Developed around the turn of the century as a result of the new subway
system, the Upper
West Side is now one of the hottest rental areas in the
city.
A favorite amongst the young Wall Street banking crowd and other
well-paid professionals, the neighborhood is now home to many of the
city's wealthy and famous individuals. With its proximity to Lincoln
Center and other performing arts venues, it is also a neighborhood of
actors, musicians and artists.
The Upper West side is packed with fashionable stores, trendy bars and
restaurants as well as multiple movie theatres, including Sony's I-Max.
This area is also a great place to shop for food.
For the athletic-minded, the Upper West Side is a great place to work
up a sweat. Whether it's rock climbing in one of the areas ultra-modern
gyms, roller-blading in Central Park or a game of baseball in Riverside
Park, the Upper West Side will surely keep you active!
Points of interest: Central Park, , Museum of Natural History, Lincoln
Center, Carnegie Hall.
Borders
WEST-Hudson River
EAST-Central Park
NORTH-110th Street
SOUTH-Columbus Circle
Upper West Side Guide
