Upper West Side Summer Guide
Though summer weekends are a great time to venture out to the beach and mountains, they’re also a great time to enjoy the warm weather in the City. Situated between two event-filled parks, the Upper West Side is a particularly summer-friendly neighborhood. There, you can find an activity for any type of weather, person or mood. Here’s your comprehensive guide to summer on the Upper West Side.
Food to try
Where: 95th Street and Amsterdam
What: Tapas and Wine bar
Where: Amsterdam between 87th and 88th Streets
What: Seafood spot known for oysters and lobster rolls
Where: 79th Street in Riverside Park
What: Casual outdoor restaurant overlooking the Hudson
Things to do
When it's rainy or hot...
Where: 77th Street and Central Park West
Current Exhibitions:
American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times
World War I Beyond the Trenches
Thomas Jefferson: The Private Man, from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society
Saving Washington
American Museum of Natural History
Where: 79th Street and Central Park West
Current Exhibitions:
The Titanosaur
Cuba
Mummies
Humpback Whales
Inside You
Opulent Oceans
On the perfect sunny day...
Picnic in Central Park or Riverside Park
Where: 96th Street
Free Kayaking at Manhattan Community Boathouse
Where: Pier 96 at 56th Street
For a special night out...
Where: Broadway and 74th Street
Upcoming Events:
Grammy Salute to Music Legends – July 11
Jerry Seinfeld – July 27
The Beach Boys – August 17
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Where: Columbus Avenue between 62nd and 65th Streets
Upcoming Events:
Oslo – Running through July 16
New York Philharmonic
Where: Broadway and 95th Street
Upcoming Events:
Trevor Noah – July 13
Sheilah Smiley – August 12
Where: Delacorte Theater in Central Park
Upcoming Shows:
Julius Caesar – May 23-June18
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – July 11-August 13
Where: Parks across the five boroughs
What: Performing arts festival throughout the summer
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