Things To Do
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The internationally renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, with its collection of over two million pieces, offers new treasures to discover with every visit.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Upper East Side is full of gorgeous townhouses and historic mansions, but the modernist gem that must be seen is the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Albertine
Francophiles seeking books in French (or English translations of French literature) need look no further than Albertine, the shop with the largest collection of such publications in the United States.
American Museum of Natural History
Explore the natural world, and the known universe at the American Museum of Natural History, the largest natural history museum in the world.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (also simply known as Lincoln Center) is a 16.3-acre complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It has thirty indoor and outdoor facilities and is host to 5 million visitors annually.
Conservatory Garden
The mesmerizing pathways and complex plantings of the Conservatory Garden must be visited. These six acres of Central Park include formal gardens in the English, Italian, and French traditions, planed for a cycle of unending color.
Carl Schurz Park
Carl Schurz Park is a 14.9-acre public park in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, named for German-born Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz in 1910. The park overlooks the waters of Hell Gate and Wards Island in the East River and is the site of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York.
Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café
Bluestone Lane’s Upper East Side Café is the most unique and interesting location of this popular Australian cafe & coffee chain. Located on 5th Ave, opposite the E 90th Street entrance to Central Park, this store is housed adjacent to the beautiful historic Church of the Heavenly Rest. By leveraging the magnificent sandstone features and archways, they have created their highest quality aesthetic experience. We recommend the Avocado Smash with a poached egg!
Café Carlyle
The golden age of New York cabaret comes alive each night at Café Carlyle. With an authentic Manhattan backdrop and a soundtrack that is classic cabaret, Café Carlyle is known for headlining incredible talents and many celebrity appearances.
Elio's
For decades the Who's Who of the Upper East Side have been crowding into this iconic neighborhood restaurant. Dining at Elio's is an experience you won't forget with authentic Italian fare, an old school feel, and fantastic service. Visit on Wednesdays if you want to experience their famous meatballs, only made once a week.
Felice 83
FELICE 83 Ristorante & Wine Bar offers a rustic Tuscan cuisine, preparing Italian classics with the freshest produce available by sourcing from and partnering with local farms to obtain the most flavorful seasonal ingredients. One of our favorite spots for charcuterie and wine!
The Penrose
The Penrose is New York City's best bar for creative craft cocktails and excellent bar food on the Upper East Side. Enjoy live music on Sunday evenings.
J.G. Melon
A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for its burgers. J.G. Melon has been an Upper East Side staple since its opening in 1972.
Anita La Mamma del Gelato
You'll always see a line out the door of Anita's world famous boutique ice cream shop, which has taken the Upper East Side by storm. With over 150 flavors, Anita is an ice cream lover’s paradise!