Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Famous street offering some of the most expensive and fashionable shops in the city.
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
How to get there
  • 77th St • 7 min walk
  • 68th St – Hunter College • 10 min walk
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, Minnesota8,053 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    New York's Upscale Shopping Street
    If you could walk down only one street in Manhattan, Fifth Avenue is arguably the most interesting one you will find especially between 34th and 59th Street. Beginning at 34th Street, you will find the Empire State Building. As you walk north, you will pass by or near the New York Public Library and Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building, St Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and end at Central Park. Fifth Avenue is also New York's shopping street where you will find all the high-end retailers such as Sak's Fifth Avenue, Tiffany's and Gucci to name just a few.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 April 2024
  • Randy E
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best hotel
    Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever, I had lovely and great first impression of the hotel. Everything about the hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, roomy with excellent service in where we had dinner. Food was good and great value for money and service was attentive and efficient. This was truly a place where you didn't need to leave the hotel.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 May 2024
  • Kittygal 🇺🇦 🌻
    Los Angeles, California8,982 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always New Yet Still the Same
    Every time I walk down 5th Avenue, there's something new to see. This visit I was lucky enough to see the Fifth Avenue Blooms presentation of colorful floral sculpture offerings. The new Tiffany's looks splendid while St. Patrick's and Atlas still hold regal watch over passers by. A must do for anyone visiting. You'll be hooked, same as I was!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 31 May 2024
  • Martina131102
    Rome, Italy10,211 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Symbol street of New York
    It's one of the city's iconic streets. It is full of immense shops of the most prestigious brands in the world with windows so well set up that they look like works of art. During the day it is very busy, while in the evening it is quieter and more suitable for a relaxing walk
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 11 September 2024
  • Régis1972
    Lancy, Switzerland19,915 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best known avenue in New York
    You can’t go to New York without going up the famous Fifth Avenue, which starts from Washington Park, where there are seven sorts of Arc de Triomphe that is reminiscent of Paris. Fifth Avenue is by far the most upscale avenue in New York. The part along Central Park, from 85th Street, houses the most expensive buildings. In fact, you will pass through Millionaires’ Row, where all the world’s great fortunes have a “modest” foothold.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 September 2024
  • kunduku
    Wirral, United Kingdom379 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun for shoppers and non shoppers alike
    Admittedly it is just another high end shopping street but it is still great to window shop. I am a die hard non shopper but window shopping can be interesting and people watching on these streets is a lot of fun. Best for me was remembering to look up and see the ultra modern glass and metal structures towering above and in between the beautiful older buildings, with so much character and detail. Cartier did not have a jewel in sight but beautiful window displays and Trump Tower was awash with people taking selfies!! Every shop had a very smartly dressed bouncer inside the door and the architecture was far more interesting than the high end fashion window displays. A lovely way for a non shopper to spend an afternoon and I suspect a shopper would enjoy it even more than that.
    Visited October 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 October 2024
  • Arlette J
    London, United Kingdom796 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful shops, some with lovely displays, plenty for all tastes I should think
    Loved 5th Avenue, lovely shops, some with super displays. We were in New York to see as many places as possible, we had a list..so not enough time to go shopping this time. Im sure the next visit we will make time for the shops..
    Visited November 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 November 2024
  • bcheong
    Shanghai, China51,351 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shopping and sightseeing
    One of the most famous shopping streets in the world. The parallel street Madison is packed with even more luxury stores. We came to 5th for the newly opened SKIMS store by Kim Kardashian. Lots to see along the street like St Peter’s cathedral, Rockerfeller Centre, Empire State building, NY Library
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 December 2024
  • Kicco66
    Italy3,087 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wealth and opulence
    A true symbol of the city, New York's Fifth Avenue is the most important artery in Manhattan and home to all the major attractions of the Big Apple. Here are elegant buildings overlooking Central Park. Historic residences and museums, prestigious and luxury shops, Trump Tower, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Rockfeller Center, a symbol of wealthy New York.
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 January 2025
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Kathryn
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
We spent a week in NYC and had a blast. I did a lot of planning ahead of time so we could focus on a different area of the city each day.

We loved walking around Chelsea on the High Line, having lunch in Chelsea Market, seeing the Vessel; a gigantic walkable sculpture recently discussed on Sunday Morning, however, it is no longer walkable. We didn't get any real details but, from a security guard, word is that the sculpture is not structurally sound enough for lots of people to be walking on it simultaneously - bummer! It is still worth seeing close up, as is The Edge, a clear promontory high up a skyscraper where you can walk out onto it and look at the tiny, tiny people below.

We used Seat Geek to get cheaper tickets to an NCAA basketball game at Madison Square Garden and tickets to The Book of Mormon on Broadway. The game was a squeaker so really fun to be part of the crowd even though we really didn't have a favorite team. The acting, singing, and dancing at the Broadway show was great, but the storyline was ridiculous; interspersing a bunch of vocabulary words designed to make 12 year old boys giggle; stupid and would not recommend that particular show.

We also got tickets (free) to be in the audience for a taping of the Seth Meyers Show. It was really fun to go behind the scenes and see how this all happens. The down side? Start to finish it took about four hours for a one-hour show. It was totally worth doing, but just know an entire afternoon is lost in the process. Just go to the NBC website to sign up for tickets.

We also spent time looking at some very cool buildings and art, etc.; the NY Public Library is very cool and free, Grand Central Station is gorgeous. The Chrysler Building is NOT OPEN to the public since the start of COVID. The poor security guys have to tell hundreds of tourists daily that they may not wander around the Art Deco building since tourist websites have not been updated to reflect the buildings closure - bummer.

We rode the bus to the tip of Manhattan to see the sites along the way, walked around the World Trade Center memorials; stunning, sad, thought provoking. We took the subway back home for that experience. It was easy and efficient, though the concierge at our hotel did tell us not to take the subway at night.

In all, we had a great trip and needed to come back home to get some rest!
Written 7 February 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Walking along Fifth Avenue, one of the most famous streets in the world, means immersing yourself in the very soul of New York, found in its symbolic attractions and in the shops of major international brands. The road crosses much of Manhattan, running alongside Central Park, starting from Harlem and arriving at Washington Square Park. The most evocative areas are the Museum Mile where, with the exception of the MoMa, the main museums of the city overlook, the stretch near Midtown with prestigious buildings and shops, and the intersection with Broadway where the famous Flatiron Building stands .
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Written 14 December 2023
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,527 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Sting did a song called "Englishman in New York" which I believe is about Quentin Crisp. In the song he talks about walking down 5th Avenue so I was keen to check it out.

The road stretches from the Upper East Side south through Midtown and onwards.

There are a few swanky shops on the road including Bloomingdales and Saks. There is also St Patrick's Cathedral and Rockerfeller Plaza.

Worth checking out on your visit to the city.
Written 22 October 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
I was on this important avenue several times during my visit. One day I visited the Museum of the City of New York way up at 95th St., the northernmost point of Museum Mile, a long stretch of swanky apartment building and amazing museums, all across from gorgeous Central Park. Midtown there are grand hotels and office buildings, also some very upscale shopping. And downtown I was in the northern part of Greenwich Village with NYU. So a lot to see. Once I was in a march and had the good fortune to walk down the center of the Avenue enjoying the splendid architecture.
Written 26 July 2023
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,257 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Whenever I'm in NYC, I always end up wandering down Fifth Avenue for the sheer pleasure of looking at the material excesses on display. Many of the city's (and mayhap the world's) most expensive stores and other properties are located here, and sometimes I like to look at the beautiful architecture. In warmer months, Fifth Avenue is also the frequent location of various parades, so you can stop and do a lot of people-watching as well. Northern Fifth Ave (starting at E 59 St) abuts Central Park, so you'll also have some greenery adding to the beauty of your walk. The topmost part of Fifth Ave is also known as Museum Mile due to the plethora of famous museums (like the Met).
Written 30 May 2022
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Molly
London, UK367 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
We visited Fifth Avenue on 26th December.

As it was the day after Christmas, it was very busy, but that was to be expected. Most of the stores here were designer, do not expect everyday average clothing.

It is especially busy outside the "photo op" places, like Rockefeller Center and Saks. We walked inside some of these, like Trump Tower and St. Patrick's Cathedral, and while the former wasn't anything special, we loved the latter.

Will definitely be coming back if I'm ever in the area.
Written 5 January 2022
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Abovetheclouds
2,490 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Every city has one, wide streets, designer names but nothing is more iconic than Fifth Avenue. Even if you can't afford it then just walk and browse. Best is to start from Central Park and walk up.
Written 4 September 2023
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Kavo85
Dublin, Ireland1,016 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Walked the length of 5th Ave last week taking in all of the sights and many of the shops along the way.

For me, it is certainly the shopping hub for the city though you need to have a few $$$ in your pocket for some of the top end brands.

Dont miss the famous Saks and Tiffanys along the way.
Written 10 March 2020
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jgbtravels
Louisville, KY4,806 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
A walk or ride along Fifth Avenue especially during the holidays is a special treat. The Christmas decorations are wonderful. Do check out the holiday light show in front of Saks Fifth Avenue if nothing else. And don’t forget to turn around to see Rockefeller Center and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Absolutely eye popping. We actually started out at 59th & Fifth Avenue after a walk through Central Park with a stop to gander at the famous Plaza Hotel(remember Home Alone 2?) and the spectacular holiday windows of Goodman-Bergdorf. Rather than continue walking down Fifth Avenue we took the Fifth Avenue bus down to 46th Streets viewing all the buildings and decorations. We walked a couple of blocks back to Rockefeller Center and to visit Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the holiday lights at Saks Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and F.A.O. Schwarz. Unfortunately due to security issues during the holidays the bus doesn’t stop in front of Rockefeller Center as we were told by our bus driver. Fifth Avenye stretches a long way including museum row on the upper east side and lower Manhattan below midtown. Make your choices or see it all.
Written 19 December 2021
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,483 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
When you think of New York, out of the many landmarks that pop into your head there will surely be the fifth avenue, which longitudinally divides Manhattan in two parts.
The avenue is very wide, hosts several renowned hotels, the major fashion brands from all over the world, a wonderful church and countless other big and small businesses.
During our stay in the city we enjoyed walking its length up and now several times, and never got tired of it.
Whether you have plenty of time or have a tight schedule, a visit to the fifth Avenue is a must.
Written 19 March 2020
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