Vivian’s guidebook of UWS, NYC
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot to attend the opera, ballet or symphony
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaBeautiful spot to attend the opera, ballet or symphony
Family friendly, great running track or bike path along the Hudson River
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Family friendly, great running track or bike path along the Hudson River
Head up to the rooftop bar for amazing views and a nice place to chill out - yes, it's the same hotel as Chuck Bass' hotel in Gossip Girl
48 locals recommend
The Empire Hotel
44 W 63rd St.Head up to the rooftop bar for amazing views and a nice place to chill out - yes, it's the same hotel as Chuck Bass' hotel in Gossip Girl
Best movie theatre/cinema in Manhattan, they also have Imax screens and it's very clean. Go before 3pm for discounted tickets
131 locals recommend
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayBest movie theatre/cinema in Manhattan, they also have Imax screens and it's very clean. Go before 3pm for discounted tickets
Food scene
Has lots of restaurants, shops, and Wholefoods for grocery shopping
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleHas lots of restaurants, shops, and Wholefoods for grocery shopping
Their Smith burger is a must! Portions are generous, great spot for brunch or dinner
17 locals recommend
The Smith
1150 BroadwayTheir Smith burger is a must! Portions are generous, great spot for brunch or dinner
Listed in the Michelin bib gourmand, local spot for affordable sushi and their lunch specials are great value!
56 locals recommend
Sushi Yasaka
251 W 72nd StListed in the Michelin bib gourmand, local spot for affordable sushi and their lunch specials are great value!
Iconic deli & grocery store, their cream cheese lox bagels are incredible
205 locals recommend
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayIconic deli & grocery store, their cream cheese lox bagels are incredible
Blue Bottle Coffee
279 Amsterdam AvenueGreat spot for coffee
Bluestone Lane Upper West Side Café
417 Amsterdam AvenueAussie cafe - they have piccolos
Orwashers Bakery
308 E 78th StGreat spot for baked goods and bagels
Amazing cookies, the choc chip walnut is my fav along with the choc pb!
25 locals recommend
Levain Bakery
351 Amsterdam AveAmazing cookies, the choc chip walnut is my fav along with the choc pb!
Gray's Papaya
2090 BroadwayIconic spot, cheap hot dogs and does the trick
Highly recommend their fried chicken, very generous portions!
12 locals recommend
Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken
146 5th AveHighly recommend their fried chicken, very generous portions!
Probably the best pastrami sandwich you'll find in NYC! Yes, even better than Katz Deli!
12 locals recommend
Pastrami Queen
1125 Lexington AveProbably the best pastrami sandwich you'll find in NYC! Yes, even better than Katz Deli!
Emack & Bolio's
1564 1st Ave.Great ice cream spot