Midtown vs. Downtown vs. Uptown

Question

Whats the difference between them?

lol - Rey_Mysterio, Mar 19, 2013

I had to ask my husband, the Englishman. Good question, I hardly ever have to consult the local expert. - annierats, Mar 19, 2013

Answer 1

These terms are very common in Manhattan, NYC.

We tend to think of up as north and down as south, so the Washington bridge that goes to The Bronx is uptown and the World Trade Center is downtown and Central Park is midtown.

and how about up state new york? - Rey_Mysterio, Mar 20, 2013

Upstate there is only "downtown" in cities - 005faa61, Apr 10, 2013

Answer 2

In England we would never say ' mid town.' That is just not a word here, although we could say: I live in the middle of Tiverton, o algo asi. Down-town, that's where you go to have some fun, I'm a downtown girl!

Uptown , well, really, I'm acountry girl, I think they just work, uptown.. I don't know, I really don't. It's more fashionable to live uptown than downtown, of course, but mid-town, that's just not possible, if you live there, pretend ot live uptown!

In London we say "Up West" meaning the West End for night life. :) - ian-hill, Mar 19, 2013

"Up Town" is used when one lives a short way from London. "I'm going up town" - ian-hill, Mar 19, 2013

I have heard of "mid-city" but never "mid-town." - rac1, Mar 20, 2013

what would upstate chicago...mean? - Rey_Mysterio, Mar 20, 2013

Answer 3

I personally never use the terms 'midtown' or 'uptown.' Downtown, however, is a word I use several times a week. Where I live, it's the core of the city. Basically, it's where all the buildings, big businesses, etc. are located at.

I think 'uptown' is the area located more towards the edge of the city. I'll be stereotypical and say it's more upscale and fashion-y.

I just did a quick search on 'midtown' and apparently it's the part of town in between downtown and uptown.

Here's the downtown area of my beautiful city:

Is that Philadelphia? - 005faa61, Apr 10, 2013

Answer 4

I never heard these terms used until I lived in New York City. Uptown is the northern part of the borough of Manhattan. Midtown is the central or middle of Manhattan. Downtown is the southern part of Manhattan. Where the lines are drawn exactly depends on who you ask. I live in a small city now. The business district is called downtown. The other terms aren't used here. It might be fun for you to listen to the song "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel.

Uptown Girl Video

Answer 5

This question only comes up when you live in a horizontal world.