Culture, entertainment and world-class shopping live side by side on the Upper West Side, one of New York's most vibrant, desirable and family-friendly neighborhoods. Amid tree-lined streets and landmark buildings, an eclectic mix of restaurants and outdoor cafes invite you to linger, museums and galleries enliven your imagination, and Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theater and other nearby venues offer endless entertainment options. A cook's (or take-out fancier's) dream, the neighborhood is virtually unrivalled for gourmet groceries such as Zabar's, Fairway and Citarella. For some rest and relaxation, you can't beat the city's legendary urban oasis, Central Park, just steps away.
Much of the riverfront of the Upper West Side was a shipping, transportation, and manufacturing corridor. The Hudson River Railroad line right-of-way was granted in the late 1830s to connect New York City to Albany, and soon ran along the riverbank.
The mall, New York City style: spectacular views, fabulous shopping, and a food court featuring two of the best restaurants in the world.
The newly remade Alice Tully Hall is a spectacular success, both inside--the reverberant new sound; the huge pretty cafe--and out, with its sunken plaza and people-watching "prow".
The crown jewel of the Upper West Side--and one of New York City's great cultural treasures--turned 50 this year. And, thanks to a huge new renovation and redesign, the entire complex has never so shined so brightly.