Books · Upper West Side
Strand Columbus Avenue
on Upper West Side, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Columbus Avenue branch of the Strand bookstore between West 81st and 82nd Streets, one of two on the Upper West Side, with children's story times on event days.
Hours
Daily 10am–8pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near American Museum of Natural History (4 min walk) and Central Park (11 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St, or the 1 to 79 St, on Broadway. The shopping runs between Broadway and Central Park West, across from the American Museum of Natural History at 77th-81st Streets.
- Upper West Side shops
- Posted shop hours seen run roughly 10–11am to 6–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours.
From West Side Rag
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Upper West Side →- Boutique on Columbus (bocnyc)Boutiques · 410 Columbus Ave2 min walk
- Sweet Peanut RecordsRecords & music · 463 Amsterdam Ave4 min walk
- ApertureGalleries · 380 Columbus Ave5 min walk
- Grand Bazaar NYCSpecialty · Columbus Ave between 76th and 77th Sts5 min walk
- White Rabbit's BooksBooks · 200 W 86th St7 min walk
- SalomonFashion · 270 Columbus Ave12 min walk
Before you go
What are Strand Columbus Avenue's hours?
Strand Columbus Avenue is usually open Daily 10am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Strand Columbus Avenue?
Strand Columbus Avenue is at 450 Columbus Ave in Upper West Side, New York. It's near American Museum of Natural History (4 min walk).
Where can I park near Strand Columbus Avenue?
The closest option for Upper West Side is Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St, or the 1 to 79 St, on Broadway. The shopping runs between Broadway and Central Park West, across from the American Museum of Natural History at 77th-81st Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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