Things To Do in East Side, New York

Activities, attractions and tours
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East Side Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that East Side has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

East Side is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Side to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

East Side Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Side.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East Side attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in East Side


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United Nations Headquarters which includes a city

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.

Turtle Bay
Gramercy which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and signage

Peter Cooper Village

If you're spending some time in Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy Park and Holographic Studios are top sights worth seeing.

Peter Cooper Village
Gramercy which includes street scenes

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.

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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
Nice loop down to the river

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.

Kips Bay
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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.).

Yorkville

 

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Day trip destinations from East Side