The Secrets of the Upper West Side

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This tour will cover sights along Central Park and Riverside Park and between 72 and 90th Street. We'll pass by museums, gardens, statures, food establishments and much more.

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Highlights

See desirable buildings on Central Park West such as the Dakota
See where 'Murders In the Building' took place
Learn about famous people who lived In the UWS such as Edgar Allen Poe
Learn about the famous going-ons that happened at the Ansonia Hotel

Description

The Upper West Side (UWS) is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. The architecture Is magnificent, and the history is fascinating. This tour will cover sights along Central Park and Riverside Park and between 72 and 90th Street. You will learn how this section of the Manhattan was transformed from farmland to its current pleasant and desirable area. We'll pass by museums, gardens, statures, food establishments and much more. We'll walk through Riverside Park and learn about the 'Sailor and Soldiers' monuments and the 'Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza.'