Upper West Side

The UWS lies between West 59th Street and 110th Street sandwiched between two of the best parks in New York: Central and Riverside Park. I've called this area my home for almost 8 years now. It's commonly known for being the more artistic and lively counterpart to the Upper East Side due to the close proximity of Lincoln Center, having a ton of fun bars and delicious restaurants and easy subway access from all parts of the city. Walking around the hood, you'll instantly notice a friendly neighborhood vibe with a lot of families and 20-30 something's enjoying an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. During the summer, having access to both parks and being able to picnic, bike and watch the sunset on the Hudson is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Enjoy some of my favorite places in the UWS!

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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

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1047 Amsterdam Avenue
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When friends and family come visit from out of town, St. John the Divine is usually a favorite place I take them. Seemingly a little out of place, this Gothic heavyweight towers over all the neighboring buildings bordering Columbia and residential high rises. One might expect to find a building like this in Europe, but we are lucky enough to have it right here in the UWS. What's really cool is they always have interesting art installations inside that meld with the church's architecture. It's always a humbling and inspiring experience when I visit.

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
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Silver Moon Bakery

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