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East Side must see attractions

1. Grand Central Terminal

Stand aside from the 750,000 daily visitors rushing to and from their trains and admire the architectural beauty of the majestic Grand Central Terminal. It’s also home to shops and dining options, making it an entertaining one-stop destination.
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Chrysler Building shines amid evening glow in New York City skyline

2. United Nations Headquarters

For some people it is synonymous with power, for others the United Nations Headquarters is simply a beautiful place to walk around. Next to the East River and just across the water from Brooklyn, this is an area filled with sights.
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United Nations Headquarters which includes a city

3. Gramercy Park

Don’t be put off by the fence surrounding Gramercy Park, the only private park in Manhattan. In a city increasingly overrun with retail chains and glassy modern buildings, this park and the sleepy neighborhood that shares its name represent a slower pace of life and a slice of 19th-century grace, even seen from afar.
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Gramercy Park which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

4. Chrysler Building

Visit the stunning 77-floor Chrysler Building, one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. Take the chance to appreciate not only the impressive art deco architecture, but the history of the great tower and what it stood for when it was built almost a century ago.
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Chrysler building, New York, USA

5. Union Square Park

One of New York’s great public spaces, Union Square was a meeting point for impassioned activists who campaigned for civil and women’s rights and protested the Vietnam War. Today it’s alive with activity of a more commercial kind.
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Union Square Park offers a blend of nature and history in New York City during a sunny afternoon

What to do in East Side

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Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.

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 featuring 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

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 scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

One Vanderbilt
Santa Cruz at Webster Hall

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.

Webster Hall
Morning view of the 59th St. Bridge #Patterns

Sutton Place Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sutton Place Park, a lovely green space in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Sutton Place Park

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Though Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of New York while you are here.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Though NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of New York while you are here.

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in East Side

United Nations Headquarters which includes a city

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
Nice loop down to the river

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
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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 Greens

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

Popular day trips from East Side

New York showing boating, a bridge and a city

New York

Astoria which includes landscape views

Astoria

MoMA PS1 which includes outdoor art

Long Island City

Brooklyn Bridge Park which includes a river or creek, a city and skyline

Brooklyn

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