Chrysler Building is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

1. Chrysler Building

8.4
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

The Capital GrilleThe Capital Grille: Completed in 1930, this Art Deco landmark is still the tallest brick building in the world.

Norman E.Norman Ellis: If you'd really like to see what the view looks like from the top, make an appt with one of the dentists on the top floors. Get a cleaning and enjoy the view.

HISTORYHISTORY: The Chrysler Building was built at an average rate of four floors per week & was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.

Central Synagogue is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

2. Central Synagogue

8.3
123 E 55th St (Lexington Avenue), New York, NY
Synagogue · Midtown East · 13 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: Central Synagogue is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

William H.William H: Come for the stunningly beautiful sanctuary, stay for the weekly performances of Shabbat: The Musical!

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Oldest synagogue in continuous use in NYC. Designed by Henry Fernbach 1st prominent Jewish architect. On 8/28/98 5-alarm fire started by worker's blow torch almost claimed site. Full history via<LINK> Read more.

The St. Regis New York is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

3. The St. Regis New York

8.7
2 E 55th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: If you've got the urge to splurge AND want to check off famous NYC landmark hotel from your list, this would be the place. enjoy.

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: The elegant Beaux-Arts building was completed in 1904 by Trowbridge and Livingston, with an addition in 1927 by Sloan and Robertson. It was designated a City landmark in 1988.

Interni MagazineInterni Magazine: A 1904 Beaux-Arts landmark 5 stars hotel, ideal for long-term stays with 182 guest rooms & 74 suites among which the Bottega Veneta suite furnished with the existing St.Regis Louis XVI-style forniture Read more.

5th Avenue is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

4. 5th Avenue

5th Ave, New York, NY
Road · Midtown East · 105 tips and reviews

LodgeNetMobileLodgeNetMobile: Some of the best shopping NYC has to offer is on Fifth Ave in midtown! Also great to stop by some historic landmarks.

Chrizzy G.Chrizzy G.: Walk from Central Park to time square to get the full experience. Great place!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the most famous streets in NYC, this prestigious street is home to some of the world’s best shopping. This is a great ave to walk and explore but it’s especially beautiful during the holidays!

Grand Central Terminal is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

5. Grand Central Terminal

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

City of New YorkCity of New York: The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Grand Central as a historical landmark on August 2, 1967.

Peter C. F.Peter C. Frank: The world's greatest train terminal. Great shops and lots of hidden gems here. Definitely look into its history, and marvel at the splendor of this magnificent landmark!

Peter V.Peter ValVerde: Love this NYC landmark

The Four Seasons Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

6. The Four Seasons Restaurant

99 E 52nd St (btwn Lexington & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 76 tips and reviews

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: Completed in 1959 (landmarked 1989) and designed by Philip Johnson, this is one of the finest International Style interiors in the US. It’s located inside the Seagram building, another City landmark. Read more.

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: The Four Seasons restaurant - not to be confused with the hotel - is another New York landmark. Its Pool Room is said to be the most beautiful place in any New York restaurant. Read more.

Jane M.Jane Myung: Sit in the pool room by the pool, order the chef's tasting menu and ask that you and your partner get different dishes. One should be the Nantucket Bay scallops with black truffle risotto.

Rainbow Room is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

7. Rainbow Room

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews

Pete W.Pete Webb: NYC Landmark - Excellent Cuisine & Cocktails - Stunning Restoration - Thank you for hosting the 2014 tour & reception

James H.James H.: Baked apple soufflé. Perfect.

GothamistGothamist: The legendary Rainbow Room is reopening today. There will be a festive Sunday brunch in addition to Monday night dinners with live performances open to the public. Sun, 10/5. Read more.

The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

8. The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection

7.4
59 W 44th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 60 tips and reviews

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: This Beaux-Arts style hotel was built in 1902 by architect Goldwin Starrett and is famous for playing host to the Round Table. It was named a City landmark in 1987.

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Dorothy Parker and The New Yorker founder Harold Ross were among the Algonquin Round Table community of writers, critics and tastemakers that lunched at this literary landmark for years. Read more.

Sara S.Sara Santillo: Love this hotel! Gorgeous inside. Awesome service & clean room. Drinks at martini bar are expensive but very good, so treat yourself. Hotel cat is so cute!! :-) we are def coming back to Algonquin!

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

9. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 275 tips and reviews

J A.J Arlegui: Great location though interior of hotel needs desperate renovation. Pricey but I guess your paying for the landmark.

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: Designed by Lloyd Morgan, the Art Deco building was completed in 1931 as a reincarnation of the original hotel erected by the Astor family in the 1890’s. It was designated a City landmark in 1993.

Shermans TravelShermans Travel: Offers Landmark Tour every Thursday and Saturday, with emphasis on the hotel’s Art Deco architecture, historical significance, and culinary prowess. $50 and includes lunch. Read more.

The Plaza Hotel is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

10. The Plaza Hotel

8.9
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 234 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This historic landmark hotel has been seen in dozens of movies. Catch a glimpse through while making your way to Central Park.

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: This iconic building was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, a pioneer in the field of luxury hotel design, and completed in 1907. Its exterior was landmarked in 1969 & the interior in 2005.

Town and Country M.Town and Country Magazine: The Palm Court at this landmark New York hotel was reviewed by Mr. Fox in T&C's May 2012 issue.

Japan Society is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

11. Japan Society

9.3
333 E 47th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Turtle Bay · 48 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: Japan House is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

Sandra L.Sandra Lloyd: The Japanese classes here are great, really cheap, and in the evenings. They also go up to a really high level. Awesome way to learn Japanese or pick it back up/maintain it.

Bradley Associates Current HeadlinesBradley Associates Current Headlines: Tokyo and the whole of Japan this 2013 - Shinz? Abe, born 21 September, 1954 is a Japanese politician and was the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the chairman of the Oyagaku [...] Read more.

The Peninsula New York is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

12. The Peninsula New York

9.0
700 5th Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Landmarks Preservation CommissionLandmarks Preservation Commission: Originally the Gotham Hotel, it was completed in 1905 by Hiss and Weekes. The Italian Renaissance-inspired style building was designated a City landmark in 1989.

Jade B.Jade Bailey-Assam: Quintessential New York hotel. The nut/cheese mix at the bar at fives is amazing. Delish Parmesan cheese and olives.

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

Henri Bendel is one of The 15 Best Landmarks in Midtown East, New York.

13. Henri Bendel

716 5th Ave (at 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Binkowski: Get your eyebrows done by the girls at Bl!nk and definitely make a trip upstairs to look at the beautiful Lalique glass and find out why Jackie O. petitioned for Henri Bendel to have Landmark status!

MakedaMakeda: An accessory lover's dream. Head over to this Fifth Ave gem for gorgeous accessories for him and her. Most things in there can be monogrammed on the spot.

Alex R.Alex Robinson: Enjoy all of the luxe accessories, knowing that this is a favorite shopping spot of Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf.