Things to Do in Upper West Side, New York The Upper West Side is an affluent, residential area and a cultural hub, home to the American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
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American Museum of Natural History ★ 4.6 · 25.7k★
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
Every day 10 AM – 5:30 PM
New York Historical ★ 4.5 · 766★
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
Firemen's Memorial ★ 4.7 · 228★
Historic monument Manhattan, New York.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
St. Ignatius of Antioch Church ★
church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 8:45 AM – 1 PM
West End Collegiate Church ★
church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Every day 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Hayden Planetarium
A planetarium that brings astrophysics to life, offering visitors an immersive experience in space and the cosmos.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument ★ 4.6 · 456
monument in Manhattan, New York City
Every day 6 AM – 1 AM
Nobel Monument ★ 4.7 · 190
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
Alternative Museum ★ 4.6 · 6.0k
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
More & More Antiques
An antique shop offering a wide variety of rare, handmade holiday items and high-end Continental European and American antiques.
Every day 11 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Upper West Side
Beacon Theatre ★ 4.7 · 7.2k· $$$
Big-name musical acts are usually on the marquee at this classy, 2,800-seat theater.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed
Zabar's ★ 4.5 · 6.6k· $$
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 Essential by Christophe Michelin ★ · $100+
Push past the heavy iron doors to this modern restaurant tucked at the base of a classic townhouse.
Mon Closed
Tue–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
Charlotte Cafe ★ 4.8 · 1.6k· $10–20
Ultramodern European-style cafe featuring premium Italian coffee & espresso drinks & pastries.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 7 AM – 7:30 PM
Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe ★ 4.7 · 1.7k· $10–20
Small French bakery/cafe offering croissants, macarons, Napoleons, cakes & other treats.
Every day 7 AM – 6 PM
La Bomboniera ★ 4.9 · 325· $10–20
More about Upper West Side Broadway forms the spine of the neighborhood, crossing Columbus Avenue at Verdi Square and merging with West End Avenue at Straus Park.
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