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Things to do in East Side

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Activities led by local experts

Discover unique experiences hosted by inspiring locals.

5 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Create and taste a wood-fired New York pizza

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of pizza-making at Brooklyn's Paulie Gee’s.

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Trace Harlem immigrants' impact with a historian

Learn how African settlers helped shape the neighborhood's history and culture.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Make natural incense with an artist

Discover the therapeutic craft of incense making with a blend of tradition and technology.

5 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Sketch masterpieces at the Met Museum

Join a seasoned artist for a hands-on journey through one of the world's most iconic museums sketching selected sculptures and artworks.

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Go birding in Central Park & learn about ecology

Go birding in Central Park, a global birding hotspot, and learn about how the park's ecology reflects the forests and streams that once covered NYC, and how its an essential stop for migrating birds

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Play the New York Way

Get personalized game matching and learn sharp skills at Last Place on Earth.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Explore NYC oyster history Lesson

Join me for an oyster history lesson and hands-on shucking workshop at Pier 57

4 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Make toro ssam bap with JeJu Noodle Bar’s chef

Learn from Douglas Kim how to prepare the Michelin-starred restaurant’s famed tuna dish.

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Create air-clay art in a unique location

Fashion your own sculptures with an artist at a vibrant studio at Holy Trinity Church.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Collage with textiles alongside a local artist

During the experience, you will create a textile-based piece working on composition, fabric layering, stitching, gluing, and drawing.

Top-rated activities

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Cruise through Central Park, discovering iconic landmarks and hidden retreats in a relaxin

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2526 reviews

The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour

Discover iconic landmarks, hidden secrets, and the best spots to eat, drink, and shop.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

The Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour

The Greenwich Village Food Tour includes 6 authentic food tastings, local history, and iconic stops like the FRIENDS apartment, Taylor Swift’s Cornelia Street home, and Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop.