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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

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
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 Times Square.

Tudor City
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Alphabet City

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You'll enjoy the parks and architecture in Alphabet City. You might want to make time for a stop at Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden or Tompkins Square Park.

Alphabet City

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