East Harlem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Conservatory Garden
Three distinct styles create three gem-like, peaceful gardens in Central Park’s only formally landscaped area, a favorite spot to visit year round.
Mount Sinai Hospital
If Mount Sinai Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Museum of the City of New York
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the City of New York in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
If NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
El Museo del Barrio
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at El Museo del Barrio in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Metropolitan Hospital Center
If Metropolitan Hospital Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Activities

New York City Harlem Walking Tour with a Guide

Harlem Holiday Christmas Gospel Concert with Tour

Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Our pick of the best East Harlem Hotel Deals

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Other neighbourhoods around East Harlem

Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Metropolitan Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).

Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
- Abe Lincoln Playground
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- American Dream
- Yankee Stadium
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Bryant Park
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center