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Neighbourhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)

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Spring St • 2 min walk
Houston St • 5 min walk

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Adventure Diva

Manchester, CT2,727 contributions

Parklined street with a well-preserved past

Jan 2023 • Solo

This quiet, non-commercial block is worth exploring. The well-kept beaux arts and art deco styled homes are in full display. Love the "islands" on some of the blocks including W94th Street where a statue of Joan of Arc is on horseback with a sword.

Written January 14, 2023

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bibbityb

New York City, NY13 contributions

The most beautiful street in Manhattan

Sept 2013 • Solo

While there are many beautiful streets in Manhattan, none compare with the grace, diversity and elegance of Riverside Drive. Just take a ride on the M5 bus and see for yourself. The buildings that grace the east side of the gently curving Drive range from beaux art mansions - Marion Davies lived in one near 106th Street - to limestone townhouses and prewar apartment in a variety of styles. Riverside Park is on the west side of the Drive. The conceptual plan for the park was drawn by Frederick Law Olmsted. Accordingly, there is a variety of landscaping, including an occasional view of the Hudson river. Riverside Park also has numerous notable monuments and statues, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Monument at 72nd Street the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at 89th Street, the Joan of Arc statue at 93rd Street, the Amiable Child Monument on the slope north of Grant's Tomb and Grant's Tomb.

Written September 3, 2013

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PushExplore

Singapore, Singapore4,953 contributions

Nice place to ride a bike or go for a stroll

Jul 2017 • Family

The Riverside Drive was nice since the architecture around here is old world (walk ups). You will find people hanging around and so seems quite popular with kids and families per se. Not an ideal or a usual place to go if you are in NY, but nice to check out if you are in the area.

Written June 7, 2018

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Allan S

New York City, NY7,079 contributions

A long and exciting route close to the hudson

Apr 2015

LOve this street as it winds over bridges from the northern most edge of manhattan to 72 street on Manhattans west side. It crosses several bridge spans and covers some historically important areas of the city. Some very important building border this road including Grants tomb, St John the DIvine, Manhattan School of Music, and a beatiful park that many New Yorkers use. A lovely path to walk, bike ride, skate or drive and there are numerous phot opportunities for all.

Written August 14, 2015

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LWL3333

Wellington, FL17,965 contributions

Picturesque street with Hudson River views

May 2014 • Couples

We often use Riverside Drive as an alternate to the West Side Highway when returning to New Jersey from lower Manhattan. The old buildings are rather stately and speak of another era. I picture all the residents as someones' grandparents.

Written November 19, 2014

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Sunset92

Brooklyn, NY1,742 contributions

Lovely street.

May 2019 • Family

Such a peaceful street. The views of the river are lovely and perfect for photo opportunities. We love to drive by there.

Written May 12, 2019

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DIROM2013

Moscow, Russia14 contributions

Wonderful Halloween

Oct 2018 • Solo

The hotel is located in a good qiute area with giod price shops and Zabar's store nearby. Sub way 79 street red 1 line station is 2 min by feet. Warm room, 2 parks and Museums are near. Small room but cosy. Good waste of money.

Written November 27, 2018

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SEs

London, UK25,869 contributions

Scenic

May 2018 • Friends

This is different from the city sites.The buildings are old around here. The view is very different but beautiful.

Written June 4, 2018

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DrValliappan

Coimbatore, India10,640 contributions

Riverside Drive is a surprise

Apr 2018 • Friends

Not heard from Regular your schedules. Very quiet with East River on one side.. Riverside Church, a college for women.. a quiet park and metro station..the quiet side of New York

Written April 26, 2018

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Allan S

New York City, NY7,079 contributions

Fabulous street telling the history of the city

May 2017 • Solo

Love riding on this street and looking at the town houses, beautiful old apartment houses, the wonderful statues. And the parks that abut. It. The city has evolved around this drive and a slow walk or bike ride here is amazing. Be sure to stop and and view the several hundred years of history. There are a bunch of lights and traffic but travel at your own pace and appreciate the changing evolution. Here. All sorts of people and their pets are around and the city comes out to the parks and plays and fines here with cookouts and games. A magical place.

Written June 8, 2017

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