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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side (UES) is one of Manhattan’s most iconic and refined neighborhoods.

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Introduction to the Upper East Side

The Upper East Side (UES) is one of Manhattan’s most iconic and refined neighborhoods, stretching from 59th Street to 96th Street between Central Park and the East River. Known for its classic brownstones, luxury apartment buildings, and tree-lined streets, the UES exudes old New York charm. It's home to renowned museums, elite private schools, and some of the city’s most picturesque residential streets. Whether you're taking in art along Museum Mile or enjoying upscale shopping on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side offers a blend of culture, elegance, and family-friendly living.

 

Things to Do in the Upper East Side

  • Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art – One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world.

  • Explore the Guggenheim Museum – Famed for its modern art and iconic spiral architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright.

  • Walk through Central Park – The UES borders some of the park’s most scenic paths and entrances.

  • Shop along Madison Avenue – Home to high-end boutiques and luxury brands.

  • Relax in Carl Schurz Park – A beautiful riverside park with gardens, playgrounds, and East River views.

  • Tour the Frick Madison – A temporary home for the Frick Collection, known for European masterpieces.

  • Stroll Museum Mile – A stretch of Fifth Avenue lined with world-class museums and historic buildings.

  • Take a ferry from the East River Ferry Terminal – Scenic views and quick transit along NYC’s waterfront.

 

Best Places to Eat in the Upper East Side

  • J.G. Melon – Legendary spot known for one of NYC’s best classic burgers.

  • Cafe Sabarsky – Austrian café tucked inside the Neue Galerie with elegant old-world ambiance.

  • Kappo Masa – Upscale Japanese dining by Nobu Matsuhisa in a sleek gallery-like setting.

  • Sistina – Refined Italian restaurant with fresh pasta and white-tablecloth service.

  • Flex Mussels – Seafood-centric eatery known for creative mussel preparations and fresh oysters.

  • Campagnola – Classic Italian-American restaurant known for generous portions and old-school NYC charm.

  • Maya – Vibrant modern Mexican restaurant with bold flavors and a stylish tequila lounge.

  • Bemelmans Bar – Iconic bar inside the Carlyle Hotel, famous for its murals and live piano music.

 

Schools in the Upper East Side

  • P.S. 6 Lillie Devereux Blake School 

  • The Dalton School 

  • The Spence School 

  • The Brearley School 

  • The Nightingale-Bamford School 

  • Ramaz School 

  • The Chapin School 

  • Lycee Francais de New York 

  • Marymount School of New York 

  • Hunter College Elementary & High School

 

Overview for Upper East Side, NY

205,232 people live in Upper East Side, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $146,602. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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