Things to Do in Upper West Side, New York

The Upper West Side is bounded by Central Park to the east and the Hudson River to the west, with landmarks like the American Museum of Natural History and Riverside Park. It's a walkable area with a mix of residential buildings and restaurants along streets like Broadway and Columbus Avenue.

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Top things to do in Upper West Side

American Museum of Natural History
★ 4.6 · 25.4k
Natural History Museum★
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5:30 PM
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New York Historical
★ 4.5 · 742
Museum★
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 5 PM
Fri
11 AM – 8 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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Firemen's Memorial
★ 4.7 · 228
Monument★
Historic monument Manhattan, New York.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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St. Ignatius of Antioch Church
Protestant Church★
church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
8:45 AM – 1 PM
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West End Collegiate Church
Protestant Church★
church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Every day
9 AM – 4:30 PM
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Hayden Planetarium
Science Museum
A planetarium that brings astrophysics to life, offering visitors an immersive experience in space and the cosmos.
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
★ 4.6 · 454
Monument
monument in Manhattan, New York City
Every day
6 AM – 1 AM
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Nobel Monument
★ 4.7 · 190
Monument
The Nobel Monument is an four-sided stele in honor of U.S. Nobel laureates, located just northwest of the American Museum of Natural History in Theodore Roosevelt Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. The names of U.S…
Every day
6 AM – 1 AM
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Alternative Museum
★ 4.6 · 6.0k
History Museum
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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More & More Antiques
Antique Market
An antique shop offering a wide variety of rare, handmade holiday items and high-end Continental European and American antiques.
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Where to eat & drink in Upper West Side

Beacon Theatre
★ 4.7 · 7.2k
Live Music· $$$
Big-name musical acts are usually on the marquee at this classy, 2,800-seat theater.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Zabar's
★ 4.5 · 6.6k
Coffee Shop· $$
specialty food store in New York City
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 6 PM
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Essential by Christophe
Michelin ★
French· $100+
Push past the heavy iron doors to this modern restaurant tucked at the base of a classic townhouse.
Mon–Thu
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9:30 PM
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Charlotte Cafe
★ 4.8 · 1.6k
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Ultramodern European-style cafe featuring premium Italian coffee & espresso drinks & pastries.
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Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe
★ 4.7 · 1.6k
Bakery· $10–20
Small French bakery/cafe offering croissants, macarons, Napoleons, cakes & other treats.
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La Bomboniera
★ 4.9 · 325
Café & Bakery· $10–20
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