You know, this is the only place you see original New Yorkers anymore.

UWS SMARTS

Rich in history, awash in the arts, the Upper West Side attracts a mix of the cultured and the curious.

Book smarts and street smarts are plentiful on the Upper West Side, home to Columbia and Barnard as well as professional baristas and hipster hobbyists who know how to make or find the perfect espresso.

I had never planned to live on the Upper West Side, but after a few weeks I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else…

— NORA EPHRON

Even the greatest city in the world has a better side.

People of all ages flock to its museums, picnic in its parks and make sure to catch once in a lifetime performances alongside daily dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities.

The Upper West Side is both hipper and warmer than its sister across the park.

From the ballet to The Beacon, there’s no end of activities for adults –as well as an abundance of playgrounds and activities for the rest of the family.

Upper West Side has something for everyone.

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