Fun things to do in Upper East Side New York City (US)
Best and most fun things to do in Upper East Side New York City : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Central Park (Park)
New York, NYVisitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here.
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La Pecora Bianca UES (Italian restaurant)
1562 2nd AveLa Pecora Bianca UES is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas—all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
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Calexico (Mexican restaurant)
1491 2nd AveCalexico is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
Calexico started as a street cart in 2006, and has been serving award-winning Cal-Mex cuisine to New Yorkers ever since.
Founded by 3 brothers from the border town of Calexico, California (California + Mexico = Calexico), Calexico's Upper East Side outpost serves elevated West Coast-style Mexican food and cocktails in a beautiful space on the corner of 78th Street and Second Ave. The vibe is fun and relaxed, with an eclectic soundtrack that leans toward 60's garage rock and vintage punk rock.
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Amali NYC (Mediteranean restaurant)
115 E 60th StAmali NYC is most popular around 7 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, Amali offers seasonal, locally-sourced dishes and an award-winning wine list in Midtown Manhattan. Perfect for dinner, drinks, or private events, Amali combines warm hospitality with an elegant, modern setting with a downtown feel.
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Blank Street Coffee (Coffee)
985 Lexington AveBlank Street Coffee is most popular around 12 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
We’re a small-format coffee shop built around the idea that great coffee should be affordable enough to be part of your every day. Find us on the northeast corner of 71st & Lexington next to Angel's Nail! Can’t wait to meet you.
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Carlow East (Beer)
1254 Lexington AveCarlow East is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
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