A Guide to Manhattan Neighborhoods new york central park

From Harlem to the Financial District, the island of Manhattan is something of a jigsaw puzzle of districts, neighborhoods and communities. Here is a selection of some of the more interesting places to explore.

At the very north of the island, Harlem offers famous highlights such as the Apollo Theater, the Harlem USA Retail complex and the Studio Museum. Below Harlem are Central Park and the Upper East and West Sides. The Upper East Side is one of the most exclusive areas of the city; you’ll find such fine NYC hotels as the Waldorf-Astoria, Four Seasons and Carlyle here. The neighborhood is also graced by distinguished museums, art galleries and up-market shops and restaurants. The Guggenheim, the Metropolitan...