Upper Thomson is served by Thomson Plaza, the local shopping centre. The roti prata in Upper Thomson is arguably the best in Singapore. Medical facilities in Upper Thomson include the Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mount Alvernia Medical Centre, Tampines Home and Assisi Home and Hospice. Charity organizations in Upper Thomson include Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Theresa’s home and Riding for the Disabled Association of Singapore.
For purpose of sightseeing and recreation, visit the plant nurseries by Lornie Road. Famous companies such as Far East Flora provide garden landscaping and plants and flowers delivery.
Country clubs like the Island Golf Course and Singapore Polo Club offer golf and equestrian activities for businessmen and horse-riding enthusiasts.
At the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the Singapore Paranormal Investigators frequently scour the place for sightings of ghosts as it is rumored to be haunted.
Yio Chu Kang is famous for its Himalayan Centre for Yoga Meditation, a place where you can be in tune with your spirituality when you take up yoga classes.
The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) branches are located at Yio Chu Kang. The 12 establishments of MINDS include The Yio Chu Kang Employment Development Centre, Yio Chu Kang Gardens School, 5 Special Schools, 3 Employment Development Centres, 2 Training and Development Centres and 2 Residential Homes.