Things to do in East Side

Activities, attractions and tours

Panoramic view of Central park and skyscrapers of New York from the top of the Rockefeller Center.
Panoramic view of Central park and skyscrapers of New York from the top of the Rockefeller Center.
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1854 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €58 per adult
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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York

Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price is €4 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City

Activity duration is 2 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 128 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €34 per traveller
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Adventure & outdoor

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Central Park New York City Bike Rental

Central Park New York City Bike Rental

7.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €5 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 1463 reviews
Price is €147 per adult
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What to do in East Side

Popular places to visit

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

Visit this magnificent and bustling train station and take in its stunning design and regal scale.

Grand Central Terminal
United Nations Headquarters which includes a city

United Nations Headquarters

A riverfront gathering place for the world’s most powerful political leaders, this building is also home to a surprisingly diverse array of tourist attractions.

United Nations Headquarters
Gramercy Park featuring street scenes

Gramercy Park

Though entrance is generally restricted, looking in on Manhattan’s last remaining private park reveals 19th-century glamour and big city neighborliness.

Gramercy Park
Chrysler Building which includes a city and heritage elements

Chrysler Building

Venture into one of the world’s most iconic buildings, which harks back to a time of industrial growth and art deco flair.

Chrysler Building
One Vanderbilt - New York City

One Vanderbilt

One Vanderbilt is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

One Vanderbilt

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

If Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

If NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Lenox Hill Hospital

If Lenox Hill Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.

Lenox Hill Hospital

Irving Plaza

After visiting Irving Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Irving Plaza

Areas of East Side

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

While you're in Turtle Bay, take in top sights like Chrysler Building and jump on the metro at Lexington Av.-53 St. Station to see more of the city.

Turtle Bay
Gramercy which includes street scenes

Gramercy

Quiet elegance is key in this residential neighborhood on Manhattan’s east side, with leafy streets, historic architecture and notable arts venues and restaurants.

Gramercy
Kips Bay

Kips Bay

Kips Bay is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Holographic Studios or Asser Levy Recreation Center.

Kips Bay
Skyline of buildings at Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA

Sutton Place

While visiting Sutton Place, you might make a stop by sights like Sutton Place Park and Bridgemarket.

Sutton Place
View over Upper East Side Yorkville New York City

Yorkville

If you're spending time in Yorkville, check out sights like Gracie Mansion or The Promise Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East 86th Street Station or 96 St. Station (2nd Av.).

Yorkville
Tudor City

Tudor City

While Tudor City isn't home to many top sights, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tudor City
New York showing boating, a bridge and a city

New York

Astoria which includes landscape views

Astoria

Gazebo and sunrise at Mascot Pier, Patchogue, Long Island, New York

Long Island City

Brooklyn Bridge Park showing skyline, a city and a river or creek

Brooklyn

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