AI

New York, West Side Manhattan Walking Tour Guide. Discover the History Behind the Sights.

AI

U.S. Walking Tours. Guides to America’s Great Cities. by Great City Walking Tours

Episode notes

Welcome to our walking tour of West Side Manhattan! In this episode, we explore the intellectual heart of the city, focusing on high-density luxury living, the performing arts, and scientific discovery.

Tour Itinerary:

  • Columbus Circle: Our journey begins at Columbus Circle, the bustling gateway to the Upper West Side located at 59th Street.
  • Lincoln Center: Walking north on Broadway to 64th Street, we arrive at Lincoln Center. This sprawling 1960s urban renewal project centralized the city's performing arts and serves as the home to world-renowned institutions like the Metropolitan Opera and Juilliard.
  • The Dakota (1 W 72nd St): Continuing north to 72nd Street, we stop at The Dakota. Completed in 1884, it was one of the city's first true luxury apar ... 
 ...  Read more
Keywords
tour guideWalking tourGuideTravel