What's Upper West Side like?
People go to Upper West Side to see famous places such as Rockefeller Center, as well as its many attractions such as American Dream. Travellers like the neighbourhood for its museums and beautiful river views, not to mention its selection of shops. Central Park and 5th Avenue are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Upper West Side
Upper West Side is located 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from the heart of New York.
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Upper West Side
- Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Upper West Side
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Upper West Side
Getting to Upper West Side on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- West 86th Street Station
- 79 St. Station
- 86 St. Station (Central Park West)
Things to see and do in and around Upper West Side
What to see in Upper West Side
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
Things to do in Upper West Side
- 5th Avenue
- Broadway
- American Dream
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Bronx Zoo
Other popular Upper West Side attractions
- Empire State Building
- Yankee Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
