Every ten blocks of the Upper West Side seem to have their own character. Along Riverside Drive on the Upper West Side, contain some grand-scale apartment buildings with magnificent river views to match the street’s name. On the southern bit of the Upper West Side is the Time Warner Center, which has some of the most spectacular luxury condos in the city, along with high-end shops. Facing Central Park West are classic New York buildings like the Dakota, the San Remo, and the Beresford.

Upper West Side offers everything from the theatrical richness of Lincoln Center to the stunning artifacts of the Museum of Natural History. History lovers can visit the New York Historical Society and look through the materials relating to the history of New York. Upper West Side park aficionados have two fabulous choices — roomy Central Park on the east or lush and green Riverside Park on the West.