My husband and I have walked those same streets many times, Remington! In fact, I have some of the same photos.
Pre-pandemic, we typically visited NYC once a year, usually in the fall, my favorite season in Manhattan. We would spend at least one day exploring the Upper West Side, stopping for lunch at Café Lalo. I agree that the architecture in those neighborhoods is stunning and eclectic.
But, or favorite area in Manhattan is the West Village. I can spend hours in Washington Square Park! I am also fond of the Hudson Riverwalk and Chelsea, where my husband’s son lives. I can spend a day on the High Line, too!
Where do you live in the city?