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What to do in East Side
Popular places to visit
Grand Central Terminal
With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.
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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Webster Hall
You can enjoy a show at Webster Hall on your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 galleries 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 galleries 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 theatre 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
Historical sites and theatres 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
While visiting Sutton Place, you might make a stop by sights like Sutton Place Park and Bridgemarket.
Yorkville
If you're spending time in Yorkville, check out sights like Gracie Mansion or Carl Schurz Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East 86th Street Station or 96 St. Station (2nd Av.).
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 Bellevue South Park or Holographic Studios.
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