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About Upper West Side

Upper West Side is made up mainly of expensive residential properties, although the real estate is not quite as pricey as in the Upper East Side of the city. Attractions in the Upper West Side area cater to people who love culture and the arts. There are many cultural attractions in this part of New York City.

The top tourist draws include the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which is made up of a theatre and the well-known Metropolitan Opera House, as well as Avery Fischer Hall which puts on orchestral concerts. The New York State Theatre is home to the New York City Ballet and attracts many visitors to every performance. You can pick up cheap tickets to cultural performances on certain days. For other evening activities, head to one of the Upper West Side’s bars and clubs. Pick up an evening meal at one of a selection of eateries catering to different tastes. Columbus Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue are great destinations for shopping – the streets are lined with a variety of boutiques – as well as for eating out in restaurants, and having a drink in one of the many bars.

In the daytime, visit the American Museum of Natural History. This famous museum has a number of interesting exhibits about the natural world which are fun for both kids and adults. Other museums in the Upper West Side area of New York City include the Children's Museum of Manhattan. The New York Historical Society is in this area and also the Dakota Apartment Building, which is the site of the shooting of Beatles’ musician John Lennon.