Sutton Place Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

1. Sutton Place Park

8.5
1 Sutton Pl S (btwn E 56th & E 57th St), New York, NY
Park · 23 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: On East 57th Street, a small alcove of benches allows you a quiet space to admire the water and the Queensboro Bridge. This obscure spot is easily overlooked and frequently empty. Read more.

Eddie C.Eddie Codel: Watch out for pigeons deploying wet bombs from the trees above.

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Right down 55th at number 416, JFK Jr.'s 18th birthday bash in 1978 ended in a brawl with photographers. Click "More Info" to see this great pic! Read more.

New York Public Library Terrace is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

2. 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

Betty D.Betty Dankas: Nicest public bathroom I've ever seen!

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!

Bryant Park Pétanque Court is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

3. Bryant Park Pétanque Court

7.6
W 42nd St (North of 6th Ave Entrance), New York, NY
Bowling Green · Midtown East · 7 tips and reviews

Alice N.Alice Nam: Place to sit outside, drink ice latte and enjoy weekends in spring days.

PureWowPureWow: Let La Boule New Yorkaise show you the ropes at Bryant Park on weekdays from 11 to 7. Show off your skills at the semi-secret court in the garden at the Standard East Village. Read more.

Sebahattin D.Sebahattin Devecioğlu: Tea and Cake

Julien Farel is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

4. Julien Farel

8.1
605 Madison Ave (btw 57th & 58th), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

fittypopfittypop: Diego Miranda takes such care with your tresses. He's a hair artist!

Gilt CityGilt City: Farel is currently working on the development of his own line of hair-care products that he vows will bring dead hair follicles back to life. We bet celeb clients like Kate Moss can't wait.

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: Great, friendly stylists, and Farel himself is brilliant when it comes to dreaming up new treatments. We tried his "Zero Frizz Quickie," an alternative to damaging keratin treatments, in June 2013. Read more.

Toasties E. 51st is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

5. Toasties E. 51st

8.4
23 E 51st St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Spak: Office lunch tip: Use the back door from inside 488 Mad. to never breathe fresh air. Also all the sandos basically taste the same and are $2 overpriced.

Bora E.Bora Erdemli: Spicy pastrami on rye is excellent for lunch. But you should go there really hungry

allisonallison: A little bit of this and a little bit of that.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

6. 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

Kate M.Kate Matlock: Plan your ticket time for 20-30min before sunset so you get a gorgeous view at 3 light points. Give yourself a good hour to hour 1/2. Take a date. :)

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.

Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

7. Bryant Park

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

Trendy D.Trendy Danie: Great place to have lunch, leave the office and get some fresh air. Well kept park.

Jason S.Jason Stack: Take in some great summer events, like Monday night movie screenings on the lawn, author events at an outdoor reading room, and some fresh air!

Becka S.Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC

Grand Central Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

8. Grand Central Terminal

8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Bennett: Impossibly large. Come to see the architecture, the constellation murals inside, and the statues and gargoyles outside. Bring a wide angle lens :D

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.

TOOTIT.com O.TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Spot someone that looks good and then don't talk to them because that's what you were going to do anyway!

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

9. Apple Fifth Avenue

8.9
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1237 tips and reviews

EddieStarrEddieStarr: A Beautiful Location & World Class Service and Extremely Knowledgeable Genius help & FREE Classes , I highly reccommend . Save time and schedule and appoinent online, Apple 4 All

(RED)(RED): Choose the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano & Apple gives a portion of the proceeds to help fight AIDS in Africa. It costs the same as all the others!

macnewsmacnews: Apple Store 5th Avenue, ΤΗΕ MOST popular Apple Store around the world!

The Peninsula New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

10. The Peninsula New York

8.8
700 5th Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Angel Hana A.Angel Hana A.: Christmas Decoration. It's So beautiful.

CurbedCurbed: The 45-foot indoor pool on the 23rd (top) floor of the Peninsula Hotel is surrounded by teak columns and a black tile floor, and has a full-time attendant. It's part of the hotel's three-floor spa. Read more.

Tiffany D.Tiffany D: Indoor pool is a plus. Greenhouse style windows will make you think you are outside.

Greenacre Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

11. Greenacre Park

9.0
217 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · Turtle Bay · 49 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Malul: With its 25-ft-high waterfall cascading over the rear wall and artfully landscaped trees and plantings, this is truly an oasis of serenity for residents and those who work in the area. Built in 1970.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love this perfect and secluded oasis - bring your lunch, enjoy an afternoon read or soak up some sun next to the beautiful waterfall.

naveennaveen: lunch in the secret garden

Atlas Statue is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

12. Atlas Statue

7.8
630 5th Ave (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Rockefeller Center · 8 tips and reviews

Christine S.Christine Spaziano: Come during Christmas a very magical time of year

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Don't forget to take a picture!

Justin J.Justin JT: People are taking picture so I do too

Bouchon Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

13. Bouchon Bakery

1 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 149 tips and reviews

Alison G.Alison Gresham: Large macarons are more flavorful than the minis! But you really can't go wrong. Every pastry is perfection.

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Coffee, muffins and more.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: All-around great French-style bakery from Thomas Keller. We love the grilled cheese, pastries, and Oreo-like TKO cookies.

Pennylane Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Midtown East, New York.

14. Pennylane Coffee

7.9
305 E 45th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

Natasha Karina A.Natasha Karina Ardiani: They have this 100% raw coconut watter and really soft chocolate mousse! Macchiato is also good.

Maria M.Maria M: Stumptown coffee? Yes please!!! This place might save UN peeps from horrible cafeteria coffee!!

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: A much needed Turtle Bay shop, this design heavy shop serves Stumptown to consulates, the UN, and nearby residents that previously had to make do with Jittery Joes.