What's Upper East Side like?
People go to Upper East Side to see famous places such as Rockefeller Center, as well as its many attractions such as American Dream. Travellers like the neighbourhood for its museums and beautiful river views. Central Park and 5th Avenue are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Upper East Side
Upper East Side is located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the heart of New York.
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Upper East Side
- Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Upper East Side
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Upper East Side
Getting to Upper East Side on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.)
- 72nd Street Station
- East 86th Street Station
Things to see and do in and around Upper East Side
What to see in Upper East Side
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Times Square
- Empire State Building
Things to do in Upper East Side
- 5th Avenue
- Broadway
- American Dream
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Bronx Zoo
Other popular Upper East Side attractions
- Madison Square Garden
- Yankee Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
