26 FUN THINGS TO DO ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE NYC

Looking for fun things to do on the Upper West Side? Then you’re in the right place!

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This NYC neighborhood is known for being home to an abundance of parks, important attractions like the American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center, and loads of local eateries, bars, and shops.

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The American Museum of Natural History is an entertaining and educational attraction on the Upper West Side that’s great for the whole family and is a uniquely New York experience that shouldn’t be missed!

VISIT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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You won’t find the extensive, overwhelming number of books at this bookstore as you will at the original store, but you will find a solid selection of popular reads, employee top-picks, and more.

FIND YOUR NEXT READ AT THE STRAND

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Pomander Walk is a small Tudor village hidden on the UWS. It looks as though the small cluster of townhomes were transported straight from a European travel guide.

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF POMANDER WALK

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Just north of Upper West Side “proper” in Morningside Heights, you’ll find the breathtaking Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, which dates back to 1892 when the church had its groundbreaking.

SEE THE BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

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A visit to the Upper West Side would not be complete without heading over to Central Park. It is one of the best Upper West Side landmarks!

TOUR CENTRAL PARK

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Step through the gates and explore the campus where many brilliant and inspiring people were educated, like former president Barack Obama, actress Julia Stiles, and novelist Jack Kerouac.

EXPLORE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS

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