Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in East Elmhurst February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East Elmhurst](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Elmhurst-Hotels.d55683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to East Elmhurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Elmhurst.d55683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East Elmhurst Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Elmhurst.d55683.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Elmhurst Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Elmhurst.d55683.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in East Elmhurst, NY ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East Elmhurst Types of activities [East Elmhurst travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Elmhurst.dx55683) ![Triboro Bridge panorama at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55683/1fba0ffc-c0fb-44b7-8d8f-c2965e2be55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Triboro Bridge panorama at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55683/1fba0ffc-c0fb-44b7-8d8f-c2965e2be55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New York City Skyline from Queens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55683/b1fd6f7a-465e-4185-9ecb-b27b667db247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Queensboro Bridge East River Manhattan Queens Roosevelt Island New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/149004/946631a4-0731-4223-b45d-f09a5a655b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![While we're not exactly famous for it, New York City does get it's share of fantastic looking sunsets. This was taken in the Queens neighborhood of College Point, looking out over the East River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/149004/e6f156af-ab24-465a-a7c4-a0f5b42ca1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## East Elmhurst Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that East Elmhurst has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to East Elmhurst, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to East Elmhurst with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in East Elmhurst East Elmhurst is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in East Elmhurst, and make it a breeze to explore East Elmhurst and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Elmhurst to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to East Elmhurst, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in East Elmhurst. #### East Elmhurst attractions East Elmhurst has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in East Elmhurst to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Elmhurst. Looking for things to do in East Elmhurst can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of East Elmhurst or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East Elmhurst attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Times Square Locals might bemoan Times Square’s touristy hustle and bustle, but the neon wonderland is undeniably New York City's beating heart. Loud and chaotic, the crowded epicenter is one of the world’s most visited and recognizable tourist attractions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Times-Square-Manhattan.d502080.Attraction) ![Times Square featuring a skyscraper, city views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502080/ba1463c8-9bb1-4699-95b4-495107edd8f3.jpg) ### 2\. Central Park When it comes to film credits, no green space in the world can match New York City's Central Park. “When Harry Met Sally,” “Annie Hall,” “Home Alone 2,” and “Sex and the City: The Movie” all feature scenes shot in Manhattan’s iconic park, which opened in 1857 and is renowned as one of the city’s most precious outdoor areas. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-Park-Manhattan.d6056463.Attraction) ![spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056463/218d1975-505c-48d8-beb4-0f420513a376.jpg) ### 3\. Madison Square Garden Midtown Manhattan has one of the world’s most famous indoor arenas: Madison Square Garden (MSG). Watch the NBA New York Knicks, NHL New York Rangers and WNBA New York Liberty or your favorite big-name concert performers at this huge venue. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madison-Square-Garden-Manhattan.d6291778.Attraction) ![NewYork_MadisonSquareGarden_6291778_8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291778/100a91d6-4c2c-4f29-9372-94725c3c5e3a.jpg) ### 4\. Grand Central Terminal Stand aside from the 750,000 daily visitors rushing to and from their trains and admire the architectural beauty of the majestic Grand Central Terminal. It’s also home to shops and dining options, making it an entertaining one-stop destination. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grand-Central-Terminal-Manhattan.d502081.Attraction) ![Grand Central Terminal which includes cbd, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064535/523d78ba-b47f-4343-a805-fb2b0d208577.jpg) ### 5\. Statue of Liberty Few buildings conjure up as many emotions as New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty, an awe-inspiring symbol of freedom, hope and democracy standing proud on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Statue-Of-Liberty-New-York.d502066.Attraction) ![Statue of Liberty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502066/7fa049ab-2439-4d49-b340-2016317d6e92.jpg) ### 6\. Empire State Building The Empire State Building is a world-famous landmark, synonymous with New York. It’s renowned as a backdrop in films such as “An Affair to Remember,” “King Kong,” and “Sleepless in Seattle.” In fact, it’s one of the city’s most significant and romantic skyscrapers. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire-State-Building-Manhattan.d502075.Attraction) ![Close up view of the Empire State Building and the New York city skyline on a beautiful blue sky day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502075/e47e13bb-635b-4451-addb-36dd590eca37.jpg) ### 7\. Rockefeller Center An ode to 1930s New York, Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan fuses the old and the new, and is at the heart of the city’s annual holiday celebrations. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rockefeller-Center-Manhattan.d502076.Attraction) ![Rockefeller Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502076/95920105-ade5-4842-982e-64df4898f074.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in East Elmhurst | Number of things to do | 1033 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo United States Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-united-states-package.a49634661.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets](/things-to-do/summit-one-vanderbilt-experience-tickets.a44823095.activity-details)[Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express](/things-to-do/empire-state-building-observatory-tickets-general-admission-express.a183589.activity-details)[Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards](/things-to-do/edge-observation-deck-at-hudson-yards.a50517646.activity-details)[New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent](/things-to-do/new-york-explorer-pass-visit-2-10-attractions-and-save-up-to-50-percent.a182983.activity-details)[New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](/things-to-do/new-york-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a278043.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets](/things-to-do/summit-one-vanderbilt-experience-tickets.a44823095.activity-details)[Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards](/things-to-do/edge-observation-deck-at-hudson-yards.a50517646.activity-details)[New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](/things-to-do/new-york-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a278043.activity-details)[Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum](/things-to-do/madame-tussauds-new-york-celebrity-wax-museum.a184171.activity-details)[Circle Line: New York Harbour Lights Evening Cruise](/things-to-do/circle-line-new-york-harbour-lights-evening-cruise.a255366.activity-details) | | With kids | [Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express](/things-to-do/empire-state-building-observatory-tickets-general-admission-express.a183589.activity-details)[Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards](/things-to-do/edge-observation-deck-at-hudson-yards.a50517646.activity-details)[New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent](/things-to-do/new-york-explorer-pass-visit-2-10-attractions-and-save-up-to-50-percent.a182983.activity-details)[New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](/things-to-do/new-york-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a278043.activity-details)[American Museum of Natural History Tickets](/things-to-do/american-museum-of-natural-history-tickets.a183011.activity-details) | ## What to do in East Elmhurst --- ### Popular places to visit ![Times Square featuring a city, central business district and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502080/1b2fa2e6-3780-4b5a-b35e-46d8f59f476f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Times Square 4/5(1,706 reviews) New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Times-Square-Manhattan.d502080.Attraction) ![Central Park showing a pond, a park and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056463/0054a878-d879-4caf-9c4c-5709743ae206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Park 4.5/5(1,405 reviews) Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Park-Manhattan.d6056463.Attraction) ![NewYork_MadisonSquareGarden_6291778_8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291778/100a91d6-4c2c-4f29-9372-94725c3c5e3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madison Square Garden 4.5/5(347 reviews) Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Square-Garden-Manhattan.d6291778.Attraction) ![Grand Central Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502081/c4decbda-4cf7-420b-b8e5-b97ab5f144ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Central Terminal 4.5/5(1,554 reviews) This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Central-Terminal-Manhattan.d502081.Attraction) ![Statue of Liberty showing a monument, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502066/a1c89726-1017-438e-8d37-f9b5d8ccf8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Statue of Liberty 4.5/5(1,228 reviews) This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Statue-Of-Liberty-New-York.d502066.Attraction) ![Empire State Building which includes a high-rise building, a city and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502075/52e6d93c-a18a-42e2-850c-319d5957a2ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Empire State Building 4.5/5(1,225 reviews) No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Empire-State-Building-Manhattan.d502075.Attraction) ![Rockefeller Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502076/95920105-ade5-4842-982e-64df4898f074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rockefeller Center 4.5/5(1,323 reviews) One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockefeller-Center-Manhattan.d502076.Attraction) ![Times Square showing nightlife, night scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502080/d340b7aa-f3c2-48df-b1af-648848a5eec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Broadway 4.5/5(1,388 reviews) Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Broadway-Manhattan.d6064537.Attraction) ![Wall Street which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800081/fbf2809a-267b-454b-8811-4c86573502bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wall Street 4/5(9 reviews) The U.S. home of global finance offers a fascinating historical excursion. Nearby, visit the site honoring those involved in the fatal events of September 11, 2001. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wall-Street-Manhattan.d800081.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from East Elmhurst ![Cherry blossom trees in Flushing Meadows Corona Park at New York City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11953/85c49477-c010-4bb7-8f66-87e183031e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Flushing ![Astoria which includes landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/75281/22d167c2-e312-45be-903d-b0d6dbaaeab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Astoria ![Bronx which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/83335/436f8594-3f70-4441-9ec1-b48549f6097f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bronx ![New York showing boating, a bridge and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/129440/91e9341a-4d69-4bb8-b967-d61a5f439459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### New York ![Elmhurst](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2621/dbf725c8-e5cc-4760-b4de-8025c1ea9f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Elmhurst ![Corona which includes shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602720/a21cdc7b-9c3d-4a62-9d4e-bb102f07bf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corona ![Diversity Plaza street sign, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223985/3999bf1f-d526-44cf-9cc5-e1fe0546cbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jackson Heights ## Frequently asked questions ### Is East Elmhurst worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in East Elmhurst? ### What is the top tourist attraction in East Elmhurst? ### Is three days enough to stay in East Elmhurst? ### Is East Elmhurst a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in East Elmhurst with kids? > - [Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/empire-state-building-observatory-tickets-general-admission-express.a183589.activity-details) > - [Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edge-observation-deck-at-hudson-yards.a50517646.activity-details) > - [New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/new-york-explorer-pass-visit-2-10-attractions-and-save-up-to-50-percent.a182983.activity-details) > - [New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/new-york-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a278043.activity-details) > - [American Museum of Natural History Tickets](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/american-museum-of-natural-history-tickets.a183011.activity-details) ### What to do in East Elmhurst for adults? ### Are there free things to do in East Elmhurst? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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