Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

1. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews

Myra W.Myra Wang: Best meeting spot, easy to get to, many activities going on, popular store/attractions nearby, nice grass.

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Many of the midday strollers in the park are office workers; they have the subdued mood of prison inmates released into the yard for their daily hour of sunshine and exercise.” —Victor Chen, 1974 Read more.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try estimating the percentage of women here. On a recent weekday, it was 53%, according to the park's engineer, who considers that a success. "Women are more discriminating park users," he says. Read more.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

2. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews

montserrat h.montserrat hernandez: Beautiful architecture, I never imagine found the Virgen de Guadalupe there... I enjoy the cathedral!

HISTORYHISTORY: Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: Stop by and enjoy their Gothic architecture!

MUJI is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

3. MUJI

9.4
475 5th Ave (at E 41st St), New York, NY
Miscellaneous Store · Midtown East · 30 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: love the unlabeled stationery. really cool place. bean bag chairs

eAsTiN🔵 S.eAsTiN🔵 Shin: Plastic products are produced in Fukushima, where radioactivity has leaked. https://youtu.be/E9-L6OXoWIo

Erika P.Erika Perzi: Fairly easy location, all the goods you expect from Muji

Books Kinokuniya is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

4. Books Kinokuniya

9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

Jin M.Jin Moon: Best bookstore for Japanese anime and manga fans! Downstairs have cute items and really handy office supplies.

nymagnymag: Tucked on the second floor of this Japanese bookstore is a counter selling perfect afternoon snacks. Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin loves the umebashi plum rice balls, she told us in her NY Diet. Read more.

🎀Karen🌈🎀Karen🌈: Don't be surprised if the security follows you around if you aren't Asian. I love kino but their security often turns me off to shopping there as I am not a thief.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

5. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

9.3
45 E 42nd St (at Vanderbilt Ave), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Midtown East · 22 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew C: Such incredible, uninterrupted views of every part of the city + all the different rooms with experiences are really fun and unique!!!!

MefodyMefody: Absolutely wonderful experience and definetely worth visiting.

Tiffani L.Tiffani Lee: Dress warm. The closer to the top is colder. Better on sunnier days. Mid morning is just as beautiful as golden hour/nightfall

Radio City Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

6. Radio City Music Hall

9.3
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews

Carlos G.Carlos G: it 's one of the best places in NYC, and if you don't want to see a show there u can go to a visit, every day.You'll enjoy it very much.

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: When Radio City first opened in 1932, it was the world’s largest enclosed theatre. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. once remarked to a New Yorker reporter, “Don’t you think that it’s a lovely room?” Read more.

MoMA Design Store is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

7. MoMA Design Store

9.3
44 W 53rd St (btwn 6th & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Gift Store · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews

Mariana P.Mariana Pantalena: Great gifts! They are incredible! Not a cheap store, but very interesting. The designs are amazing.

MoMAMoMA: MoMA store is open later than the Museum, so you can shop after the galleries close.

dara lynnedara lynne: MUJI products are great. Especially for travel!

Rockefeller Plaza is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

8. Rockefeller Plaza

9.2
1 Rockefeller Plz (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 28 tips and reviews

Kaye S.Kaye Salikof: Must see for anyone visiting NYC. I go every time I'm here and it's always new, fresh and exciting!

MTVMTV: One Direction shut down the streets of New York with a Today Show mini-concert here. We may or may not have been among the screaming, poster-waving superfans.

Lauren M.Lauren Murphy-Gerling: Really a neat place to go and look at all the flags from the different countries. It's also pretty entertaining to watch the ice skating going on in the center.

New York Public Library Terrace is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

9. New York Public Library Terrace

9.2
476 5th Ave (btwn W 40th & W 42nd St), New York, NY
Plaza · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews

David M.David Milberg: Beautiful in all seasons. A great place to stop in midtown.

SunLoveit A.SunLoveit Ali: It's so beautiful. Here is the place where motivation kicks in.

SashSash: I love this place! One of those few places in the world where I feel the need to stop and enjoy the moment!

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

10. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.2
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1874 tips and reviews

LynnLynn: Large museum with some exceptional paintings and sculptured. Definitely a must see as they have different varieties of art.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

MoMAMoMA: Amazing views of the Sculpture Garden from Terrace 5, the fifth-floor café, a great spot to relax and get a something to eat or drink.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

11. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.2
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 885 tips and reviews

Jeanine G.Jeanine Guidry: We go every time we are in NYC - the views are amazing and different with time of day and weather type.

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: A breathtaking view of Manhattan.

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.

New York Public Library is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

12. New York Public Library

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · 529 tips and reviews

Dave L.Dave Lepkowski: The super awesome location is very friendly and informative as well as super helpful by the way

City of New YorkCity of New York: "The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park."

City of New YorkCity of New York: The NYPL site was originally the Croton Reservoir, which occupied a two-block section of Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets.

Rockefeller Center is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

13. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 848 tips and reviews

Sahar H.Sahar Hashbal: We enjoyed 360 degree view of the city from the observation deck! I absolutely loved the experience! There are lots of souvenirs shops at the center.

HISTORYHISTORY: Covering 22 acres, Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings that was built during the 1930s.

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: World Famous. Always on the bucket list! Don't forget about the skating rink! Open Oct to Apr! How cool to say that you skated at the Rock!

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

14. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

Kay 5.Kay 5: Trendy spot. Almost everything tastes amazing, especially rock shrimp tempura and crispy rice. Great service.

BravoBravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City

AshleyAshley: ask for the black cod lettuce cups not on the menu . oh and don't go there in the day expecting crispy rice cuz they don't seve it for lunch !

Baccarat Hotel is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Midtown East, New York.

15. Baccarat Hotel

9.1
28 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Hotel · 34 tips and reviews

Soeske H.Soeske Hartjes: I love drinking an espresso here. It's so relaxing and a perfect, zen, tranquil environment. Amazing.

Mariah B.Mariah Boyd: File under: chicest place in Midtown.

Rameeka H.Rameeka Hinton: The drinks are really good. The place is really relaxing