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What to do in East Side
Popular places to visit
Grand Central Terminal
This glorious, buzzing hub for commuters is an absolute must-see for history and architecture lovers.
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.
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.
Gramercy Park
Though entrance is generally restricted, looking in on Manhattan’s last remaining private park reveals 19th-century glamour and big city neighborliness.
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 theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Webster Hall
You can make plans for a show at Webster Hall during your stay in New York. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sutton Place Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sutton Place Park, a lovely green space in New York. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Seagram Building
Learn about the local history of New York with a stop at Seagram Building. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Tompkins Square Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tompkins Square Park, a lovely green space in New York. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Areas of East Side
Turtle Bay
While you're in Turtle Bay, take in top sights like Japan Society and jump on the metro at Lexington Av.-53 St. Station to see more of the city.
Peter Cooper Village
If you're spending some time in Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy Park and Holographic Studios are top sights worth seeing.
Gramercy
Historic sites and theaters are highlights of Gramercy. Make a stop by Gramercy Park or Irving Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 23 St. Station (Park Av.) to get around town.
Sutton Place
If you're spending some time in Sutton Place, Sutton Place Park and Bridgemarket are top sights worth seeing.
Yorkville
While you're in Yorkville, take in top sights like Gracie Mansion or Carl Schurz Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at East 86th Street Station or 96 St. Station (2nd Av.).
Kips Bay
Kips Bay is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Bellevue South Park and Holographic Studios while in the area.
