Upper West Side, New York City

Name: Upper West Side
Address: New York City, United States

#1434 among attractions in New York City

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The Upper West Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is bounded by Central Park on the east, the Hudson River on the west, West 59th Street to the south, and West 110th Street to the north. The Upper West Side is adjacent to the neighborhoods of Hell's Kitchen to the south, Columbus Circle to the southeast, and Morningside Heights to the north. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'13"N, 73°58'31"W

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Upper West Side – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Nobel Monument, New-York Historical Society.

0.4 miS
Historic museum of natural wonders
American Museum of Natural History, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the American Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of wonders from across the globe. As one of the largest museums in the world, this prestigious institution offers an expansive array of exhibits that span from the depths...
0.4 miS
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
Hayden Planetarium, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Hayden Planetarium stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and education. A part of the American Museum of Natural History, this museum in New York City is a must-visit destination for space enthusiasts and curious minds...
~1890 ftS
Monuments and statues
Nobel Monument, New York City
10 min walk • The Nobel Monument is an obelisk in honor of U.S. Nobel laureates, located just northwest of the American Museum of Natural History in Theodore Roosevelt Park in Manhattan, with the names of U.S. laureates of the Nobel Prize engraved on its western, southern, and eastern sides, and the name and image of Alfred Nobel on the north side.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New-York Historical Society, New York City
14 min walk • The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City, at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum.
0.4 miW
Waterfront
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City
12 min walk • The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is a waterfront greenway for walking or cycling, 32 miles long, around the island of Manhattan, in New York City. The largest portions are operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It is separated from motor traffic, and many sections also separate pedestrians from cyclists.
~1220 ftE
Museum
Bard Graduate Center, New York City
6 min walk • The Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture is a graduate research institute and gallery located in New York City. It is affiliated with Bard College, located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
~1470 ftSW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
8 min walk • All Angels' Church is located on 251 West 80th Street in the Upper West Side of New York City. It is a member of the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Communion worldwide.
~960 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
5 min walk • St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church, located at 552 West End Avenue, on the southeast corner of 87th Street, in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood. It was built in 1903 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~1150 ftN
Synagogue
B'nai Jeshurun, New York City
6 min walk • B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
0.4 miNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, New York City
11 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Monument is a monument located at 89th Street and Riverside Drive in Riverside Park in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
~610 ftE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
The Jewish Center, New York City
3 min walk • The Jewish Center is one of America's premier Orthodox synagogues and Modern Orthodox congregations, in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper West Side?

Nearby attractions include West-Park Presbyterian Church, New York City (2 min walk), The Jewish Center, New York City (3 min walk), Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York City (4 min walk), Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Upper West Side by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upper West Side:

Bus

W 86th St / Amsterdam Ave • Lines: M86 (2 min walk)
Broadway & West 86th Street • Lines: M104 (3 min walk)

Metro

86th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)
79th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)