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UPPER EAST SIDE
LOWER EAST SIDE
This vibrant downtown neighborhood is a popular nightlife destination; its streets are lined with
trendy places to drink, dance and hear live music. Many of the area’s synagogues, museums and
restaurants serve as reminders of its immigrant history. You’ll find pre – war buildings next to
modern apartment buildings, and the locals are also a mixture of those who have been residing
there for decades and the younger population.
UPPER EAST SIDE
Historically The upper East Side has been one of the most affluent neighborhoods in New York,
and it’s notable for its gorgeous architecture and upscale boutiques. The upper East Side is also
home to Museum Mile – a stretch of world-famous museums that runs between E. 82nd and
105th Street. Posh cafes and high end shopping destinations serve as the playground for the
upper class in the upper East Side.
CHINATOWN
Manhattans Chinatown is home to the largest population of Chinese people in the western
hemisphere, meaning its authentic! Vibrant Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood that
draws foodies and tourists to its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants for dumplings,
pork buns and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks are packed with souvenir stores, bubble
tea shops, and markets selling everything from fresh and dried fish to herbs and spices. Locals
hang out in leafy Columbus Park for Tai Chi, chess and mahjong.
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