Neighborhood
At the northern end of the Lincoln Square arts district in New York’s Upper West Side, the Kaufman Center is a short walk from many of Manhattan’s finest cultural gems, including the world-renowned Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Natural History.
With Broadway just around the corner and Central Park West and Riverside Park close by to the east, the Kaufman Center is part of an elegant, mostly pre-war neighborhood of well-kept brownstones, shady tree-lined streets and local eateries, bars and delis. Many actors, young professionals, families and people with an interest in culture and the arts are drawn to live in this lively area.
Numerous fine hotels, good restaurants and interesting shopping spots help keep the bustle on the street, and the area is well served by major subway and bus lines.
Recommended Places to Visit
These places are close to the Kaufman Center and are definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood:
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, 62nd to 66th Sts., the Lincoln Center is home to the New York State Theater, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, the Metropolitan Opera House, the New York Philharmonic, Avery Fisher Hall, the Vivian Beaumont Theater, the Walter Reade Theater, the Library and Museum of the Performing Arts, the School of American Ballet and the globally renowned Julliard School of Music. Summer sees many outdoor events held here, and in winter the Big Apple Circus comes to town.
The Time Warner Center
Home to the five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel and a wide range of shops, the Time Warner Center also hosts 'Jazz at the Lincoln Center'.
American Museum of Natural History
At Central Park West on 79th St., this museum is a New York institution and a must-see if you are visiting with children.
American Folk Art Museum Eva & Morris Feld Gallery
Explore our folk roots at this inspiring museum on Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th Sts.
Additional Neighborhood Information
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