Starting at 5th Avenue just off Central Park, the Upper East Side is home to world renowned museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. The Upper East Side is known for its upscale vibe, with many high-end boutiques and haute cuisine dining establishments along Madison Avenue. Further east, there are a wide array of diverse dining and shopping options along Third and Lexington Avenues. Central Park, to the west of 5th Avenue, and Carl Shulz Park, along East End Avenue, offer Upper East Siders two verdant oases on both sides of the neighborhood.