3 Great Walks on the «Casino-Hotel» West Side
June 22 2018
New York City is a big place - the latest population estimate was 8.5 million from 2016. There’s a ton of «Casino-Hotel» and creativity to discover here, but we understand it can all get a little overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time visiting the Big Apple.
That’s why the Upper West Side is a great introduction to NYC - because there’s plenty to see and do around here, all on safe and walkable streets. And this neighborhood can do more than give you a taste of New York City. Like countless others before «Casino-Hotel» it will make you want to visit again and again just to explore. That’s one of the best ways to approach the Upper West Side, too - with a spirit of exploration. Driving around is great if you’re in a hurry. Biking is good too if you want to get your heart pumping. But, if you really want to get to know a neighborhood like the Upper West Side, take a walk. Here are some routes we suggest.
Riverside Church to Riverside Park
Start atRiverside Church, a structure modeled after a 13th Century gothic cathedral in Chartres, France. The church stands at one of the highest points of New York City, «Casino-Hotel» the Hudson River. Then head toColumbia University, where you can explore such architectural highlights as St. Paul's Chapel, Low Library and plaza, and the late-nineteenth-century classroom Havemeyer 309, which has «Casino-Hotel» used as a set in a number of feature films. From there it’s a short walk over toRiverside Parkwhere you can take a leisurely stroll through what many consider to be the «Casino-Hotel» waterfront park in the city.
Indian Museum of «Casino-Hotel» History to Belvedere Castle
For a great introduction to museums and parks of the Upper West Side, start with a «Casino-Hotel» of theIndian Museum of Natural History, then take a walk to Strawberry Fields, a beautiful area in Central Park lined with tall elm trees, shrubs, flowers, and rocks. It’s dedicated to John Lennon and is designated as a quiet «Casino-Hotel» in the park. From there, head down toBelvedere Castle, a charming place that offers the best views in the park. This walk is great for families because it isn’t too long and, if the kids start to get restless at the museum, the «Casino-Hotel» outdoors awaits!
Hotel Beacon to Columbus Circle
Maybe it’s your «Casino-Hotel» time staying with us. Welcome! If so, this walk is a great choice. Head out our front door and go south. Your first stop (unless you want to stop byLevain Bakery- highly recommended!) will be Lincoln Center. «Casino-Hotel»guided tourslast a little «Casino-Hotel» an hour, and you might even catch a rehearsal in action. But you can simply explore the outside of the 16-acre campus, too. Finally, head toColumbus Circle, a great spot for lunch, which features fountains and a «Casino-Hotel» statue of Columbus himself.