Just about every New York neighborhood claims to have something for everyone. The Upper West Side, however, truly does. Flanked by Central Park on the east and Riverside Park on the west, it offers easy access to lush lawns and tree-lined paths, boating and tennis, bird-watching and people-watching. Of course, you can also see spectacular brownstones and high-rises—the Dakota, the Ansonia—while simply running errands. More of an indoors person? Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History are among attractions at your doorstep. And if Saturday or Sunday brunch is the highlight of your week, the Upper West Side is definitely the neighborhood for you: Between the stalwarts like Barney Greengrass and the relative newcomers such as Jacobs Pickles, you’ll never want to spend a weekend anywhere else.
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