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SeeNewYork Visitor's Guide

Upper East Side

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where to stay

where to stay

The Death of the Idea of the Upper East Side

How New York’s most prestigious neighborhood lost its place atop the social hierarchy.

"Best of New York" Picks on the Upper East Side

An archive of winners since 2000.

Map of Lexington Avenue

A mile-long stretch that feels like a slice of New York past.

Top 5 Must-See Exhibitions

Part of the Visitor's Guide's Complete NYC Trip Planner.

Flagships for Fashionistas: Midtown & Upper East Side

With designers and department stores constantly one-upping each other, the city’s shopping districts have never been more inviting.

Video: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York art critic Jerry Saltz leads a tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Video: Central Park

New York's Christopher Bonanos on the sights and history of Central Park.

Food

Grub Street Reports on the Upper East Side

Daily coverage of the restaurant and bar scene.