As one of the most exciting cities in the world, New York offers an endless array of recreation and events that will please any urban explorer. Located on the Upper East Side, guests of The Carlyle are just a short distance away from the wealth of outdoor activities at Central Park and world-class performances.



ESSENTIALS

BROOKLYN BRIDGE
The Brooklyn Bridge, a steel-wire suspension bridge completed in 1883, spans the East River connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. A stroll along its promenade offers breathtaking, panoramic views of New York City and takes about 40 minutes to complete. 

STATUE OF LIBERTY
This 305 feet tall statue was for many their first glimpse of America and remains today one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.  The Statue is once again open and visitors can climb up to the crown - a quintessential New York experience.

TOP OF THE ROCK
Enjoy 360-degree views of New York City from atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza, one of Manhattan’s Art Deco landmarks. Outdoor and indoor viewing decks look over the whole of the city from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge. At winter, the Rockefeller Plaza is also home to the world’s most famous Christmas Tree.



ART

THE METRPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
The crown jewel of Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest museum in the United States. Its permenant collection contains over 2 million works of art spanning 5,000 years of history, from classical antiquity and ancient Eygpt to paintings and sculptures from European masters.

THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Devoted to 20th and 21st-century American art with a focus on highlighting living artists, The Whitney houses an extensive permanent collection that is one of the most forward thinking in the country. The Edward Hopper works on display are worth the price of admission alone.

NEUE GALERIE
A more boutique museum experience, the Neue Galerie is located in the former William Starr Miller House, which was once the home of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt III. With a collection mainly focused on twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design, it brilliantly explores the boundaries between functionality and beauty. There is also the museum’s Café Sabarsky, where visitors can refuel on Viennese coffee and authentic strudels.

SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is not only rightfully famous for its content, but for its exterior as well. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at the height of his power, this is considered one of the 20th century’s most important architectural landmarks. Its collection, which includes Kandinsky and Miro, offers a heady glimpse into the world of 20th and 21st century art, from Impressionism to Modernism.

THE JEWISH MUSEUM
Housing the largest collection of art and Jewish cultural artifacts in the United States, the Jewish Museum’s collection explores over 4,000 years of culture with its two-floor permanent exhibition Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey.

THE SMITHSONIAN COOPER-HEWITT, NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM
Housed in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, the Smithsonian is the only museum in the United Stated devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Through active education and curatorial programs, it aims to highlight the impact of design on daily life, and its many intersections with art.

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Guests are invited to explore the history of the Big Apple through the only museum devoted to its evolution. An extensive photograph collection provides a loving chronicle of bygone years, pulling visitors straight back into the past.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MoMA)
One of the world’s premier modern art museums, the MoMA’s extensive art collection will leave visitors awed and mesmerized at its breadth, scale and depth. Its permanent collection includes such indisputable masterpieces such as Monet’s Water Lilies and Van Gogh’s Starry Night.



CENTRAL PARK ACTIVITIES

ICE SKATING
For a winter adventure, the park offers two skating rinks with Wollman Rink in the southern end and Lasker Rink to the north. Visitors can enjoy the wintery scenes and festive atmosphere of the park while skating. Ice skating is available from November through March with rentals for skates and lockers available at both locations.

MODEL BOAT SAILING
Navigate the waters of Central Park’s Conservatory Water by commanding a model sailboat.  Located next to the popular Alice in Wonderland statue, the Conservatory Water is a delight for sailors of all ages. Model boat sailing is open from approximately April through October.

BOAT ROWING
Leisurely pass the day by rowing a boat across Central Park’s 22-acre Lake, the second largest body of water in the park. Visitors can glide under the famed Bow Bridge, row past Bethesda Foundation or admire the park’s foliage. Boat rowing is available April through October.

BELVEDERE CASTLE
Created by the park’s co-designer Calvert Vaux in 1869, Belvedere Castle is located mid-park at 79th Street and provides the highest vantage point to take in the beauty of Central Park.

CENTRAL PARK ZOO
Just a few steps from Fifth Avenue, visitors will discover over 150 different species ranging from playful sea lions and chilling penguins to the exotic in an open-air tropical aviary. A walk around the Zoo’s five-plus acres includes a variety of habitats, all carefully designed to recreate the natural environment of the animals they house.

BICYCLE RIDING
Central Park’s varying terrain is able to satisfy cyclists who are looking for anything from a leisurely ride to a grueling climb. Three long-distance routes of 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles or 1.7 miles are available and each offering beautiful scenery. Bicycles are available to rent at the Loeb Central Park Boathouse.

CENTRAL PARK CAROUSEL
The Carousel, located mid-park near 66th Street, brings its riders back to a by-gone era with its 57 hand-carved horses and festive calliope music.

SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATER
The beloved Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is home to one of the last public marionette companies within the country and has been been entertaining children and adults alike with whimsical productions of fairy tale classics since 1947.

THE CENTRAL PARK PLAYGROUNDS
Central Park contains 21 family playgrounds, each one with its own special features. Some playgrounds include water features for cooling off in the summer and others have slides and structures perfect for year-round play. These playgrounds are some of the Park's most popular locations and during the past 30 years the Conservancy has renovated or reconstructed each one of them.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park program, which is free to the public, is a beloved summer tradition in New York with performances held in Delacorte Theater inside the park.

CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
SummerStage, a program of City Parks Foundation, presents performances of outstanding artistic quality, free of charge, to serve the diverse communities of New York City.
The artists represent a breadth of genres and cultures and perform in an outdoor setting accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. SummerStage strives to develop audiences' appreciation for contemporary, traditional and emerging artists as well as the communities in which these artists originate.



FAMILY ACTIVITIES

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The American Museum of Natural History houses one of the most extensive natural-science collections in the world with more than 30 million artifacts. Their collection is vast but be sure to see their dinosaur and mammal fossils on the fourth floor and the Rose Center for Earth and Space’s four-story tall planetarium.



GALLERIES

BLAIN | DI DONNA GALLERY
Located within The Carlyle, Blain |Di Donna is a gallery space dedicated to Impressionist, modern and select contemporary artists. From Cezanne and Matisse to modern masters like Kandinsky and Cy Twombly, its exhibitions are centered around specific artists’ works, from the iconic to the obscure. A premium showcase for some of the most exciting artwork to come out of this century and the last. The vicinity is also home to a number of other iconic galleries, from the Gagosian, which specializes in contemporary art, to Kenneth Rendell, the premier destination for original historic documents, as well as Mnuchin Gallery, featuring edgy museum-quality shows in an elegant townhouse setting.



OFFBEAT

TENEMENT MUSEUM
Housed within a former tenement apartment building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this unique museum brings to life the stories of the thousands of immigrants who came to America in the 19th and 20th century through interactive guided tours of the building’s restored apartments of past residents.

FISCHBACH FOOD TOUR
Take a guided tour of some of New York’s most iconic eateries, from hot dogs at Katz’s Deli and mouth-watering bagels at Ess-a-Bagel to world famous cheesecake at the original Junior’s and homemade ice cream at Brooklyn Ice Cream.

PHOTOTREK TOURS
Leave the camera at home and explore the best sights in New York City. Enjoy a private excursion with a native New Yorker serving as your guide who will not only provide you with fascinating facts on each location but also serve as your personal vacation photographer, capturing all of your once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

The golden age of New York cabaret comes alive each night at Café Carlyle. With an authentic Manhattan backdrop and a soundtrack that is classic cabaret, Café Carlyle is known for headlining incredible talents; including Sutton Foster, Judy Collins and Woody Allen, who regularly appears to jam with the Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band. Music has been an essential part of The Carlyle, and it is on spectacular display at the Café Carlyle since its debut in 1955.

Seating up to 90 for dinner and a performance, the supper club offers a unique intimate space and is highlighted by music-themed wall murals by Marcel Vertès. At Café Carlyle, guests experience and engage in the lost language of elegance and sophistication. As the New York bastion of classic cabaret entertainment, Café Carlyle completes the Manhattan experience.

Inspired by the sultan's dining room at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, The Gallery is an exclusive, private retreat for refined dining. Divided into two tiers, it was designed by the legendary decorator Renzo Mongiardino for comfort and elegance. With deep red wallpapers, banquettes made from antique kilims and red-fringed velvet chairs, guests are tempted to linger. The Gallery features a modern twist on classics, such as Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon and assorted house made Pâtés. The Gallery also serves a complete English tea with exotic teas (including Assam, Lapsang Souchang and Verveine), traditional tea sandwiches, scones with authentic Devonshire cream and fresh pastries. Served from 3 to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Named in honor of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Bemelmans Bar is a timeless location that continues to attract socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls with its extensive drink menu and nightly live entertainment. The bar maintains its Art Deco legacy with chocolate-brown leather banquettes, nickel-trimmed black glass tabletops, a dramatic black granite bar and a 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling. Guests are charmed by its distinct New York style and the large-scale murals in the hotel bar, the only surviving Bemelmans' commission open to the public.

Sense, a Rosewood spa, features four treatment rooms, a relaxation room, a special Duet suite and separate men's and women's changing rooms, each with its own steam room. It also offers a special treatment room with a state-of-the-art Kohler DTV shower which provides guests a total sensory experience: water, sound, light and steam entwine in a completely customizable system.

Designed by Mark Zeff of Zeff Designs, Sense spa is an exclusive combination of historic glamour and the most advanced technology found in today's skincare and beauty industries. With a breathtaking barrel-vaulted stairwell finished in shimmering platinum mosaic tiles and a classic black and grey color scheme, the spa is reminiscent of 1940s Hollywood and The Carlyle's famed Art Deco style.

The hotel also houses a boutique salon Yves Durif, specialisinf in haircuts and other hair services.