| The Upper West Side is home to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Julliard School of Music, Columbia University, and the Hayden Planetarium.
Columbus Avenue is one cafe after another from fast food to fine dining. Intellectuals, artists, writers, performers, and money characterize this neighborhood. Despite the
upscale reputation of this part of Manhattan, residents range from the well established to the still struggling. Everything from discount to luxury lodging is available. The
Newton Hotel on Broadway has great rooms at a discount price, while The Lucerne Hotel offers landmark luxury. |