Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lincoln Center
See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
From Roman art to Rembrandt and beyond, explore the art and culture of civilizations from across the ages in one of the world’s most acclaimed art museums.
American Museum of Natural History
See natural wonders from mammoth dinosaurs to delicate butterflies to outer space in this vast museum in the heart of Manhattan.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
One of the world’s best-known art galleries is as exciting from the outside as it is from inside.
Central Park Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who call Central Park Zoo home during your travels in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Beacon Theater
You can enjoy a show at Beacon Theater during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours
New York Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Empire State Building
Metropolitan Museum of Art Self-Guided Audio Tour
Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
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 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 Upper Fifth Avenue 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.
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 Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, 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.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
- Central Park
- Lincoln Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- American Museum of Natural History
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Madison Avenue
- Central Park Zoo
- Beacon Theater
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Frick Collection
- Belvedere Castle
- Bethesda Fountain
- Hayden Planetarium
- Strawberry Fields
- Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
- Zabar's
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