The West Side Story - Manhattan’s West Side

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The American Museum of Natural History at 200 Central Park West was established in 1869.

Manhattan’s West Side

I thought it would be a cool idea to look at the West Side of Manhattan as one post to show the diversity of the Big Apple’s West Side.

Here is what caught my eye. I hope you enjoy!

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The West Side of Manhattan has been home to many notable people including: Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Amy Schumer, Howard Stern, Giorgio Armani, Yoko Ono & John Lennon, Sting, Anne Hathaway, Donna Karan, Kevin Bacon, Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, Steven Spielberg, and Antonio Banderas, Beyoncé & Jay Z, Meryl Streep, Billy Crystal, Gweneth Paltrow and Jon Stewart.

What you should know:

  • There are no real borders to each neighborhood.

  • Walking is a great way to get around; traffic is usually crazy.

  • Sidewalks are usually busy places; go off to the side when stopping.

  • Be aware of bicycles, motor bikes, and other motorized means of transportation that do not adhere to traffic signals.

  • There is a large amount of free public art, so enjoy it!

Locations: Sugar Hill | Hamilton Heights | Morningside Heights | Upper West Side | Lincoln Square | Columbus Circle | Times Square | Hell’s Kitchen | Garment District | Nomad | Chelsea | Herald Square | Koreatown | Greenwich Village | Soho | Tribeca | Battery Park | Financial District |

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