Things to do in East Side

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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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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 known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Holographic Studios and Asser Levy Recreation Center while in the area.

Kips Bay
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Sutton Place

If you're spending some time in Sutton Place, Sutton Place Park and Bridgemarket are top sights worth seeing.

Sutton Place
View over Upper East Side Yorkville New York City

Yorkville

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

Yorkville
Tudor City

Tudor City

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tudor City and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center.

Tudor City