Upper West Side Stroll.

As much as we loved the city lights come night, we almost loved our mornings in the city just as much. Regardless of the time of day, NYC is always buzzing, unless you find yourself on the Upper West Side of town come sunrise, when the only traces of life are seen by people walking their dogs, grabbing a coffee at a corner cafe, or taking their tots to local-neighborhood schools. Nearly every morning during our visit we enjoyed the lilac-y hydrangeas blooming outside the sweet, sleepy streets before heading back to the city for a day of shopping.