Things to Do in Lenox Hill, New York

An Upper East Side pocket of old-guard polish: Bemelmans Bar's murals at the Carlyle, Daniel Boulud's flagship Daniel, and the 1845 Temple Emanu-El. The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum preserves a 19th-century carriage house among the boutiques.

  • The Frick CollectionArt Museum
  • Mount Vernon Hotel MuseumHistory Museum
  • Bemelmans BarCocktail Bar

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Lenox Hill in New York

Top things to do in Lenox Hill

  • The Frick Collection

    The Frick Collection

    4.6 · 4.8k
    Art Museum· $$

    art museum in New York City

    Mon
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum

    Mount Vernon Hotel Museum

    History Museum

    Historic stone former carriage house & hotel offering a look at 19th-century New York life.

    Mon–Tue
    10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Wed
    1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Temple Emanu-El

    Temple Emanu-El

    4.7 · 317
    Landmark

    Iconic synagogue from 1845 known for its ornate facade, plus a museum of Jewish culture.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Rowan Upper East Side

    Rowan Upper East Side

    4.8 · 835
    Specialty Store

    A location offering safe ear piercing services for all ages, performed by licensed nurses using hypoallergenic jewelry and various piercing methods.

  • Society of Illustrators

    Society of Illustrators

    4.7 · 482
    Art Museum

    Hip museum exhibiting illustrative works providing live drawing sessions & an on-site eatery.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • NETO Chocolatier

    NETO Chocolatier

    5.0 · 145
    Chocolate Shop· $1–10

    A family-owned and operated small-batch kosher chocolatier located in New York City.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM
  • Cheim & Read

    Cheim & Read

    4.6 · 280
    Art Gallery

    Modern masters & current art stars are featured in rotating shows at this renowned Chelsea space.

Where to eat & drink in Lenox Hill

  • Bemelmans Bar

    Bemelmans Bar

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· $100+

    The Carlyle Hotel's sophisticated, upscale piano bar, adorned with Ludwig Bemelmans' famed murals.

    Mon–Wed
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    12 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Shaken Not Stirred

    Shaken Not Stirred

    4.9 · 611
    Cocktail Bar· $20–60
    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Thu–Fri
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 12 AM
  • Bar Boulud

    Bar Boulud

    Michelin
    French· $$$$

    Café Boulud occupies a prime corner on the Upper East Side, where a polished Art Deco–inspired dining room sets the tone for an elegant experience.

    Mon
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

    The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Brewpub· $20–30

    Craft coffee, cocktails & brews are offered at this cool, rustic bar with sandwiches & snacks.

  • Daniel

    Daniel

    Michelin
    French· $$$$

    Chef Daniel Boulud's eponymous restaurant is a classic New York restaurant.

  • Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar

    Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar

    4.7 · 546
    Café & Bakery· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Orsay

    Orsay

    4.3 · 976
    French· $50–100

    Its classic art nouveau styling makes this popular French brasserie de luxe infinitely more 7th arrondissement than Upper East Side.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Boqueria

    Boqueria

    4.7 · 2.6k
    Spanish· $30–90

    Creative Barcelona-style tapas made with market-fresh ingredients in a warm, modern space.

    Mon–Wed
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Bigoi Venezia

    Bigoi Venezia

    4.8 · 846
    Italian· $10–20

    Hearty, housemade noodles in traditional Italian sauces offered in a snug counter-serve eatery.

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Map of Lenox Hill with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The Frick Collection
  2. 2Mount Vernon Hotel Museum
  3. 3Bemelmans Bar
  4. 4Temple Emanu-El
  5. 5Rowan Upper East Side
  6. 6Society of Illustrators
  7. 7NETO Chocolatier
  8. 8Cheim & Read
  9. 9Shaken Not Stirred
  10. 10Bar Boulud

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