Fifth Avenue Reviews

As a child I froze on Easter in my new coat and patent leathers as I paraded (walked) down Fifth Avenue in my Easter Bonnet. I met all my parents' friends and did as I was supposed to.

It still a Museum Mile with the Metropolitan and Guggenheim famously anchoring Fifth Avenue as the place to visit.

Always busy especially with very rude tourist from all over the world for upscale retail shopping and seasonal decorations .

Yes, I know, if you live in NYC you probably just take 5th ave for granted. But for me, seeing all of the old architecture, buildings and wealth was pretty cool.

Fifth Avenue is infamous and where most of the parades run. St.Patrick’s Cathedral is a beautiful sight as is the Rockefeller Plaza. Long Avenue to explore.

Fifth Avenue is where all the shopping at from versace to nike to coach and its a few restaurants to its a must do if you like to shop

I've been to New York many times and Fifth Avenue has definately changed but it is still a must if you are sightseeing and have never been here. Christmas is without doubt when it is at its best and I would also recommend getting up early and strolling around it early in the morning before everyone is up and the place goes mad! Yes it's true that everything is more expensive here but what else would you expect. What is truly glorious are the shops - Tiffanys just as it is in Breakfast at Tiffanys, the sight of The Empire State building, Saxs, The Rockerfellar Centre . . . I could go on! Unfortunately, recent years has seen a growing police presence in the area and concrete slabs placed outside some of the bigger shops to revent vehicles being driven into them but you know it hasn't taken away teh magic. Stroll up to Central Park and take in the atmostphere and enjoy it. Don't let the crowds bother you just go with the flow. :)

From Bryant Park's Library to Cental Park is the best part of NYC. Passing the many landmarks like Trump Tower and StPatsCathedral among others, this is NYC's best. Forget the boros... they all look like NJ...

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.

5th Ave from Roc Center to Central Park is where the prettiest of the pretty, riches of the rich people shop. Around the holidays the stores put Christmas on and it's hard to tell where the twinkling lights stop and the twinkling diamonds begin.

If you've got money to burn, this is the place for you, among the starlets and wanna be's.

Very pretty.

There are a lot of stores, shops, restaurants and various famous businesses and addresses in this avenue. It is always full of people walking briskly to and fro. Wonderful place to visit and walk and simply watch people.

Best place for high end shopping, we stopped by at tiffany and co and it was soooo gorgeous and nice and the saks light show was absolutely amazing.

Being Central NYC, made navigation of the city so easy! Awesome. You cannot get lost and access to the train stations were convenient
Great attractions and of course shopping
Nice for me was the more " quiet" feel.

Fifth Avenue is probably the most famous of New York's streets. Most expensive shops and the most of whatever people wish to make it! It is a great street It may have its beautiful parts, but it also has its not so great parts too.

We walked along 5th Avenue multiple times during our visit to New York ranging from the Central Park area and further into downtown. We also took a bus tour that drove up and down this famous street. It was fun to see the various landmarks and shops that make Fifth Avenue such a well known thoroughfare.

Just the name 5th Avenue evokes visions of dollar signs. We had to go inside Saks 5th Avenue, of course, and when we couldn't find a drinking fountain, they gave us a complimentary bottle of Saks 5th Avenue Water ;) It's the only thing that we ended up bringing home from there. So many wonderful stores along 5th Avenue...window shopping at its best!

Heaps of people around here due to the immense shopping that can be done around this place. Worth going, yes!

I recommend walking up and down fifth avenue a few times - there will always be something new to spot! It was great in December with all the Christmas decorations and lights in windows and sometimes over the whole building! You can easily get to Rockefeller from here too.

A very busy street to walk up, we hit this place a couple of times but only for short blocks, nice to visit but very busy.

A must see for shoppers of all brands. We stopped at Saks 5th Avenue- it was a destination shopping stop. On the menu was the cafes for cappuccino and croissants. Then on to the awesome shopping duties 😎😎😎😎

There is so much to see and do on this avenue with lots of really good shopping to be done. This is a shoppers paradise.

The best part of 5th Av is between 34th & 59th streets. Most of the luxury stores reside between 48th & 59th. Don't miss the Empire State Building at 34th, the public library at 42nd, Rockefeller Center at 49th-50th, and St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th.

There are a lot of shops here but it seems like many of them jack their prices due to location. Everything is very spread out down the street but its so crowded. But being near Christmas, the displays are amazing to look at.

The shopping here is great but the streets are very inaccessible to wheelchair users. Large curbs with no ramp are everywhere

Without 5th Avenue there would be no New York
Busy - lots of shops - the streetscape changes from south to north. This is where New York pulsates

When hearing the name 5th Ave in Manhattan one tends to associate it with the high end shopping district in midtown along with Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Fifth Ave actually starts in Washington Square park in Greenwich Village and marks the start of the numbering system of the streets northbound. It extends past the Flatiron Building, the Empire State Building, the New York Public Library and so on until you rich the elegant shopping district.

Fifth Ave continues from there making up the east boundary of Central Park. As you travel northward until you hit "Museum Mile" which houses a number of great museums NY is noted for including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. That area used to be called "Millionaires row" which housed some of the mansions of the people of yesteryear. Millionaires row has since been modernized with plenty of upscale apartment houses.

Fifth Ave continues into Harlem where it finally terminates at 142nd St. I have been to a number of the above named places on previous visits but my most recent was to see visit Bergdorf Goodman which is noted for their outstanding windows during certain periods of the year and to see what became of Henri Bendel which went out of business earlier this year.

Bergdorf Goodman is an art deco department store that reminds me of yesteryear. It sits across the street from Trump tower which is heavily guarded. I normally come here to buy fragrances. The space that occupied Henri Bendel is now boarded up awaiting a new tenant. While the midtown area is mostly known for high end shopping if you work your way down it towards the NY public library you will hit more reasonable shops such as Uniglo which I passed on this trip several times and other brand name stores that are more affordable.

Even if you can afford to shop it is definitely worth a look but make sure to check out the other areas mentioned. You will see neighborhoods and great sightseeing opportunities depending upon where you decide to travel on this famed street.

5th Avenue is a beautiful street in many places and is always pleasant to walk on and around. NYC is great .

An ideal place to shop. It features luxury brands and also non luxury brands alike ,with huge discounts.

Fith Avenue is the grand boulevard in New York. Even if there is often no change to buy something at the Nobel shops, this street is simply an experience.

Shop till you drop or window shop - Prada, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Secret flagship store, You have to like walking

It’s an iconic road to walk down. Lots of shops that you can’t afford to shop in and very very busy.

This is Manhattan after six years. All of the experience-based shops of the then-thriving brands have shrunk in size, and the D2C-branded flagship stores have disappeared. Louis Vuitton stood out because it was under construction and it was impossible to get in, but it still looked majestic.

Despite the river of people at all hours of the day and night, 5th Street at Christmas time is a unique sight to see at least once in a lifetime! The big names are at their best with illuminated windows and incredible constructions (Louis Vuitton above all, but also Cartier, Tiffany, Lego, Saks and many others): the Big Apple!

A must in New York, like the Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. The ideal is to walk along it from south to north and from north to south several times, because it always seems different, or to stop and watch the river of people walking along it.

This is an excellent street to use for walking during the holiday season! There is so many different festive things to see along the way, and it’s on the route to the Empire State Building. There is a lot of different things to do and see along 5th Ave!

Yes, it may be expensive but it does have the world's best brands if shopping is your thing. But it is more than retail. It is a magnificent avenue, very wide with some wonderful buildings of history and architectural significance.
It changes character as you head south and meander round the Greenwich Village area and Washington Square. Or you could head north and walk around Central Park and enjoy the Guggenheim and the wonderful apartment buildings..
So many different aspects to one avenue and all wonderful.

Recent visit to NYC we hit 5th avenue hard...... Fro the Apple store by Central Park down to Zara at Bryant Square (so full A-Z). Lots of stores to visit, and spend, plus you will also see some landmarks such as St Patricks, Rockerfeller building. Staff in the shops all really friendly, especially when they discovered we were visiting from Scotland.

You really feel like you've been down this road before, you feel like you're in a movie. Fifth Street is a symbol of New York and worth a visit, you will be amazed by the grandeur of the shops of the most famous brands. You will feel Haudrey Hepburn!

It is undoubtedly the most famous and well-known street (sorry, Avenue) in New York and its most representative part, let's say that it goes from 33rd to 59th where a good part of the most representative landmarks of the city are collected (Empire State Building, Public Library , Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick Cathedral, Plaza Hotel and the bottom corner of Central Park just to name a few). Also famous for its megastores and luxury shops, you will obviously also find the humble residence of a former president.

Bust street with plenty of buzz in all directions footpaths and roads all equally as busy. Plenty of stores to choose from and plenty sky scrapers to take in as one strolls along.

Very busy spot.so many shops to choose from,from clothing,jewellery.loads of spots to eat.also along 5th avenue is st patricks cathedral which is def worth a visit.allow yourself plenty of time for your trip here.it will take you hours between shopping and eating.a must when in NYC.

Henny Bogan Does Fifth Avenue
While I adore New York City’s Holy Trinity of St. Pat’s, Saks and The Rock all beside each other on Fifth Avenue, my second favorite section of this fantastic street is Museum Mile. There are eight museums in the MM, headlined by The Guggenheim and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both among the world’s top art galleries. Celebrities who once lived nearby include Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly and presently, Madonna. And just below Museum Mile is the Frick, another awesome gallery of fine art. South of The Frick is the immense Temple Emanu-El, the city’s largest synagogue and a highlight is its beautiful Moorish interior. Fifth Avenue borders Central Park on the east and will be the second last leg of the NYC Marathon next Sunday. South of the park about ten minutes is the New York Public Library with its gorgeous reading room and another ten minute walk takes you down to the Empire State Building and then it peters out around Greenwich Village. Traffic is always heavy on the Fifth and appears to be nothing but a swath of yellow cabs and while this is the city’s widest street, it is easy to cross and enjoy both sides.

Pretty hard to differentiate from any of the other similar streets in NY. When I last walked up it there was a Veteran’s Day Parade going on with lots of free stuff and plenty of ‘thank you for your service’ too which was surreal and interesting at the same time.

We watched from around the Empire State Building onwards. There are lots of very posh shops etc as you’d expect. Worth a jaunt for at least a few blocks.

Fifht Aveneue has long been wolrd famous, and for good reason. No other street in the world carries the same energy as Fifth Avenue. Must seel in NYC.

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.

Just having a stroll around New York city this has to be one of the highlights, a very familiar skyline even before I got there. Well worth seeing.

Another famous street that contains some of the worlds top brand of products on a wonderful wide street. Really enjoyable for a walk.

Very nice Avenue with the world class A brands everywhere around.
great to have a big walk and doing some shopping.

Very, very long, laps, some New York attractions (for example the central park).
Certainly, interesting, presence of all the most famous brands, with very large shops.

Daily destination for fashion innovation, creation, and inspiration. Amazing building, you can really feel Christmas is here!

Fifth Avenue is a long stretch in NYC. Therefore, I recommend planning what you want to see and taking whatever form of transportation you plan on using to get close to your starting point. Wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated. All four seasons can be fun on Fifth Avenue. If you are in the fifties where all of the more exclusive stores are you might get a nice famous personality sighting. You never know. The key is to enjoy every moment of it!

Many famous brand stores and several department stores. There are also many souvenirs shops and chain stores. On the way, you can visit Rockefeller Center (at 48th street). The wonderful Central Park begins around 59th street, and at the higher number streets there are many impressive museums (like the Guggenheim, at 89th street).

If you want high end shops and plenty of choice 5th Avenue is the place for you!

Trump tower is there which is huge. The lovely St.Thomas church right in the heart of it all too.

If you take the open top bus on a nice pleasant sunny day there are a lot of grand old buildings and some fancy new ones too. It is a fascinating essay on Architectural History just to view it all on the go while rolling along. Museum Mile and Central Park, a celebrated synagogue, the golden statue of Sherman on his horse outside the Plaza, Four Seasons and Sherry Netherland. The proud lions outside the library. A famous church known for protesting the hideous madness of war that seemingly never ends. George Washington Square Arch and New York University. What a trip. Such a thrilling Avenue.

This place is a magnet for shoppers. designer shops a plenty. Loads to see and do. We walked and walked and walked. going every shop we could. Tiffanys is great. Close to central park too

A trip to NYC is simply not complete unless you wander up this iconic street. It’s filled to bursting with all the big brands and recognisable names. Tiffany & Co and Saks are worth special visits. But photo opportunities galore with Trump Tower, Rockefeller Plaza, St Patrick’s cathedral etc etc.

A must visit.

Can't say Fifth Avenue without saying Sacks.
I visited in December when the joy of Christmas was all around and Sacks was the place to see.
The lights and sounds were magical I loved it.
There's also the cathedral next-door and Rock close by so its an iconic and ideal location to visit.

As World Famous as 5th. Avenue is. Saks, St. Patricks Cathedral, Bergdorfs, A&F, etc. If you want the quintessential shopping experience its actually Madison Ave. Similiar to London’s Bond St., Paris Avenue Montaigne, Milans Via Spiga, etc...

What a fabulous street for browsing and wandering. Too expensive for me but that doesn’t stop me from looking. Obviously, thousands of others feel the same because of the hoards of people everywhere. Only adds to the vibe for me! So fun.

The stores are decorated like a fairy land, each one more beautiful than the other. Each one has a different theme and people line up by the hundreds to look in the windows. Saint Patrick Cathedral is a must to go into and see the Christ Child in the Manger. The lights at night time up and down 5th avenue, with the decorations in the stores are a must to just walk around and see. Bryant Park has a beautiful Christmas fair with all types of shops to purchase items.

To come to NYC it's a treat and to 5th Ave of all places. Now during the Holiday season it's like a cherry on the cake's icing - it's a must whenever in NYC

It lives up to its hype, all the high end shops and department stores.
Great for strolling very clean, pretty window displays an Avenue to see while in the city!

With shops like Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and Rolex us average folks can walk around and see how the other half live....lol. Walk around, window shop, and browse all the luxury shops, or if you got it like that spoil yourself. They're are also plenty of shops for the rest of us too. Keep your eyes open and you just might see a Lamborghini or other swanky ride crusin the street.
Also I want to give a big shout out to the Microsoft store on 5th ave as they helped my wife get her phone charged so we didn't miss any of the sights. They're some awesome folks in there stop by and see em.

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!

This my wife’s first visit to New York and I had to take her to 5th Avenue. She was amazed at the variety of shops. Mostly high end shops, however she enjoyed jouyed the experience. We ended up at the Apple Cube and then went on to Central Park.
Worth a visit fir the experience.

Exploring the metro and public transportation modes available, including 7 day unlimited access pass for around $30.00 options allowed for visiting iconic destinations including Times Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Statue of Liberty.
The walk along the Hudson River was safe and invigorating.

This is where the most expensive stores are, but there are similar streets in most Western capital cities, so no big deal...except around Christmas when the store displays will have you open-mouthed.

Who doesn’t know about the Fifth Avenue of NYC? Everyone has seen it at least once in a movie or in a TV series… and walking on it is amazing.

Although the fifth is very wide more than 10 km na center in the area near south of central park in that place are concentrated brand stores

A long, beautiful, and enjoyable walking street with the best shopping experience, from the Apple Store to all the best stores from Central Park to 42nd Street. We can keep explaining the beauty of each step and purchasing lovely souveräns. very lively experience with beautiful buildings.

The NYC main artery, dividing Manhattan into east and west sectors is the world's most famous Avenue.
It has everything - world class most famous museums (Met and Guggenheim), passes by Central park, iconic and historic hotels, Rockefeller center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, most famous and expensive jewelry and clothes stores....you name it, it's there.

Iconic heart of luxury fashion. If you visit only one store make it Tiffany. Great walking along window shopping and then along Central Park. Extraordinary buildings along the park.

5th Avenue is beautiful but really lovely during the holidays. We were there on Monday so it was not as crazy busy as the weekend. The scene looks like you should be in a movie lots to shop and see.

I had seen Fifth Avenue so many times in the movies and it was exactly as I thought it would be based on this. All the designer stores you expect are there and, while it can be busy, it is nice to just stroll down the Avenue, shop or not, as suddenly there will pop up some beautiful architecture from a cathedral to a museum - very random but somehow it all works. I will definitely be back on my next visit to New York.

5th Avenue is the best walk you can have, surrounded with all Luxury brands inviting you to get soaked in glamour. You can shop till you drop. It has great brands with their windows decorated to latest collections. Best time is Christmas as Saks decorates their window with Christmas lights, amazing

There is a wide range of shops and restaurants on 5th Avenue. It’s perfect for foodies and shopaholics.

The area is full of stores, if you love to go shopping it is worth coming here to have a look. There are all the big brands and they are all huge stores.

What is New York without fifth avenue. A truly enjoyable street that you can walk through. Very lively and fun.

THE Shopping Street par excellence!

The avenue is very long and you will find a digest of international brands rather towards the middle and North of the Avenue.

Be careful, if Shopping fascinates you, plan a good half day to explore and discover 5th Avenue.

You will find in particular the Flagship Stores of many brands such as Victoria Secret, Adidas, Puma...

The shopping galore. I did not buy anything but being on Fifth Avenue was an experience d'jour. Gazing in the big beautiful windows -- WOW

Excellent place, amazing atmosphere full of fun and excitement expansive but worth visiting. will come back NY.

Walked form 40th ave to 86 ave. To see all the stores that you only dream about shopping in. Harry Winston. Tiffany ect. To see all the nannies pushing their charges in pushers, dog walkers. To be able to access Central Park. Loved it

Fifth Ave has about every designer you could think of all lined up on one beautiful street in NYC, along with some beautiful churches, and other shops and restaurants. Great place to stroll around and shop or just look around and enjoy the bustling scenery of NYC!

Many of the stores, especially Saks 5th Avenue, have amazing Christmas decorations. Rockefeller center is a must see also.

This amazing 5 avenue is full of shops, shops and more shops! Don't miss this! We had there a long fun shopping walk to Central Park!

Happened to be in town for Easter Sunday and enjoyed a great morning strolling 5th Ave enjoying the Easter Bonnet Parade, and the numerous fans of the flamboyant and fun take on the good old Easter Bonnet. 5th ave is always a joy even if you are not a high end shopper. Just be ready for plenty of others enjoying this historic avenue..

PROS
* Famous long street of iconic high line stores and other famous buildings

CONS
* Crowded and busy

"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... on several occasions when passing from one place to the other, so look for my future reviews about Bryant Park, New York Public Library, Stavros Niarchos Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art

WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free to be on the street

WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes

ADVICE from IVTP
This is a place to visit because of the stuff located on it

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.

We rode the city bus from Central Park to the Empire State building and saw some of the more famous sights including Trump Tower and Tiffany's. At $2.75 per person, it's an inexpensive way to see more of the city and save your feet as well as money.

What an amazing experience is fifth Avenue. Lots of cool shops and restaurants check and visit.
I would love to visit the area at Christmas time, and see the amazing shop window displays.

Midtown main drag still the iconic NYC experience with glittery shops, tourists and locals all speeding along this densely populated thoroughfare. Worth the walk for sure.

Spent more on one pair of shoes than I've ever spent on one similar item in my lifetime, but it was worth it. I love the shoes, and the salespeople in the store were just wonderful. So helpful and patient with me and my husband, who were both wide-eyed and star-struck.

There are so many shops to see on this street that you really need at least half a day to get through most of them. Busy and crowded, but I loved it.

Fifth Avenue is undoubtedly the best Avenue in New York City. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Patrick’s Day parade and the best shops everywhere.

there is a lot to see and explore along Fifth Avenue. A lot of shops that always have new stuff on display.

Went to New York in May. Was my second visit. Easy to get around although I'd recommend comfy shoes as the first day we did 21,000 steps. The view from the rock is amazing and you must do a horse and carriage ride around Central Park. We also visited the Park Plaza Hotel and had lunch. Expensive but worth it.

Not so long ago, Fifth Avenue was filled with high end stores, anchor department stores and lots of local but very nice places. Now....all 'mall like' high ends, selling everything from sneakers to sports gear. Sax, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Roc Center still keep watch over the place, and there are nice distant views of the Empire State Building. Otherwise, it's a stampede of people, people hawking restaurants and suits with oversized signs and construction everywhere. If you're an out-of-towner, check it out then go somewhere else. If you're a local....urban or suburban...stay away.

Walking down fifth avenue is a must to do whether during the holiday season or anytime. Starting at 34th and 8th ave.
You must go into Macy’s department store then get on to 5th ave and walk up to on the wonderful New York City library, Bryant Park which is in back of the library, the icon Rockefeller center, saks fifth avenue store, st Patrick’s cathedral. We love going to “Uniqlo” to do some shopping too, and end at Central Park.
Have fun

Famous street that lives up to it’s billing. Many upmarket shops as well as sights such as Trump Tower. Well worth a stroll along this iconic address

From Gucci and Louis Vitton, to the Trump Tower and Tiffany’s, 5th Avenue is an exciting place to visit. Men in suits open the doors to the stores for you and there are lots of neat displays to look at even if you can’t afford to buy anything. We really enjoyed looking around.

Each avenue has their own personality, and Fifth is no different. What I love about it is the size (bigger than its siblings east and west) and the beautiful buildings. Something gorgeous to look at from north to south.

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.

A large selection of very expensive stores that are more than happy for you to browse. Tiffany’s are more than happy to explain certain pieces and have no objection to photos being taken. St Patrick’s cathedral and Rockerfellar centre are also along the avenue plus one of the best NYC gift shops with good selection and decent prices. Wear a good pair of comfortable shoes though lol

All the big name stores and hotels. From top end of 5th is high end NY. Well worth a stroll to see what it has to offer.

Another of the iconic streets in New York with all the bustle and pazazz associated with the City. A good place to help visitors orientate themselves so as not to get lost!

It's a very important street that runs North-South in Manhattan. I once had the good fortune to march in a parade down the center of the Avenue and it was a great way to see the grand architecture along the way, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's, Herald Square, lots of museums and hotels. And uptown the Avenue runs along Central Park. No wonder the very rich built mansions and fancy apartment buildings along here.

It is part of the NY city tour that somebody goes through, at least on a piece on the 5th Avenue.
Just look on the street also you nice tourist, not just neon advertisements over your head :)
Because of the individual feeling and the bustle, I definitely recommend that you do this.

We gave ourselves a day of shopping and 5th Avenue kept us busy for some time... many bags to evidence the $'s spent!!

Great to have a walk down if you are up and around the Central Park area to do the upper east side and then come down 5th Avenue. Lots of the top end shops. My wife ended up buying a designer handbag and the service was impeccable. Great to window and people watch.

New York's Famous Avenue. Beautiful and full of famous shops, cafes and restaurants.
Centrally located

I think there is something for most tourists on Fifth Avenue. It offers landmark skyscrapers, classic churches, world-class museums, an amazing park, exclusive shopping and much more. Wherever I stay when I'm in New York City, I find myself on this avenue at least once, if only to join the masses pounding the pavement.

Though I've walked most of Fifth Avenue, I have done this in sections throughout the years. It starts at Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village in the south, heads north through Midtown, past the eastern part of massive Central Park and ends at W. 143rd Street in Harlem.

Much of my time has been spent in the Midtown and Museum Mile areas. In Midtown, I always make stops at the stately New York Library, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's and give a nod to the iconic Empire State Building. Further north, Central Park beckons with its massive green spaces, especially in summer. Stately buildings with views of the park offer luxury apartments and doorman assistance. Museums here abound with the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the top of my list and the Guggenheim a close second, more for its Frank Lloyd Wright architecture than its collection.

Eye candy for architecture buffs abound. I especially like the Fred F. French building. The Plaza and Trump Tower appeal for their history. The latter is the headquarters for the Trump Organization and home to the current President of the United States when he is in town. Horse and carriage rides often start by the Plaza.

Perhaps the one thing for which Fifth Avenue has become known worldwide is shopping. Some of the most exclusive brands have stores here. These include Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Prada, Armani, Cartier and Harry Winston. But there are more affordable places, such as Sephora, Zara, H & M and Nike.

My favorite time of year to visit Fifth Avenue is in December. There are often sales and the decorations in store windows are truly magical.

Iconic 5th houses many of the worlds leading outlets, Tiffany’s definitely worth a visit as is Trump Towers, surprisingly quiet in there.
It’s so busy but it’s an easy route direct to Central Park.
St Patrick’s Cathedral probably the stand out piece of architecture !

Fifth Avenue is one of the main Streets in New York- Its mostly known for high buildings - boutique stores and very high rents
In the winter during the holidays fifth Avenue is a great place to visit if one can .. The store window decorations can be quite beautiful and each store individually is a master piece .. And it is a very hustle bustle time and if you're not in the holiday mood you will be when u visit this area

Great to visit the shops, bars and small parks along the avenue. It was very busy but I'd say worth it for the shopping.

That belongs to the great ones like Champs Élysée, Ginza, Bahnhofstraße... all us there what ever you look for all the brands are represented and st same time you can watch the nice buildings!

If you are a shopper you are likely to find some treasures. The buildings are interesting and it's a safe area to wander.

Fifth Avenue is an upscale Avenue dividing the east and west sides. Plenty of shopping and a museum of sex? I walked through Madison Square Park and past the Flatiron Building. Further north are all of the high end stores and exclusive apartment buildings.

Fitfth Avenue is a very long but where the walk from lower to mid Manhattan as you will see many sites, most around the mid Manhattan area.

If you are a shopaholic, you will have the time of your life in the Fifth Avenue. You eyes will be enticed at the fashion shops and the branded lines of clothing, shoes, bags and everything there is in every shop. ready your credit cards and splurge!

Fifth Avenue in New York city is the shopping capital of the world. This is one of the most expensive shopping areas in Manhattan.

High end designers' stores are located in this famous New York City avenue. Salvatore Ferragamo, Armani, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, etc. Bendel, Saks Fifth, Uniqlo, Armani Exchange, Godiva, Tiffany, Harry Winston, Fendi and Bergdorf are also in this avenue.
St. Patricks and Rockefeller Center are also here.
Put on a comfortable walking shoes to walk The Fifth for theThe Museum Mile, Conservatory Garden and Central Park are to be discovered and enjoyed.

5th Avenue is where all the Big names and top stores are located. My favourite two places here Apple and Trump Tower.

A visit to Manhattan needs to include a long walk down the famous fifth ave.

Parts of NYC are known for finance. Parts for fashion.

The avenue is known for shopping.

Every shop you can think of is on 5th Avenue.

We like to walk the avenue and people watch.

Plenty of places to eat and drink as well.

Walking down Fifth is one of the musts in NYC with world famous shops lining the street, Central Park and the looming Empire State Building.

We were very pleased to see the city looking so clean. We were worried we would feel uncomfortable walking around and were not sure what we would see. The shops were lovely, the store windows beautifully done, the streets clean, and the hustle and bustle we remembered was returning. We saw a city not in decline but emerging as it once was. It will take time, but it is moving forward not backward which is a good sign.

We did some homeless people, but they just sat there and were not aggressive at all.

We were really worried about this trip, but we felt safe on 5th Avenue.

Everyone knows Fifth Avenue in New York City is a must-visit.

It was rainy and damp when I strolled down Fifth Avenue but the streets were packed. It was only 10 am.

There’s nothing like being in NYC during the holidays, where the stores bring out their fanciest and festive window displays to be gawked and admired at.

As you walk down Fifth Avenue, you’ll encounter iconic spots such as St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center.

As a local, I may be biased but I believe that Fifth Avenue is the best shopping destination.

I think its better than London's Bond Street, Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse, which unfortunately close on Sundays, or Vienna's Kohlmarkt.

Fifth Avenue offers plenty of opportunities to shop and explore, making it the perfect place to indulge in the season's festivities.

You'll never be bored in NYC or find nothing to do or see on Fifth Ave,

Fifth avenue has so much to see and do! Omg don’t even know where to start. During the holidays you must go see the store window displays they are just amazing! You will have never seen anything this gorgeous anywhere else

Yesterday (15-Apr-2023) I visited the store at 12:50PM. I was in NYC for work and thought of picking something for my wife before my evening flight back to London. As it turned out I got stuck in one of the lifts in the store. I used lift alarm a few times and was told that someone is coming and on their way. However, after being stuck there for over 15 mins I decided to call 911 who responded swiftly to send firefighters and got me out during next 10-15 mins or so. I understand that accidents do happen but a little shocked by how it was handled by flagship Gucci store in NYC:
1) After repeatedly shouting that I have a flight to catch and that it's not very pleasant to be stuck alone inside a lift, all they could say is hold tight and someone is on way. Could they not call 911?
2) More surprisingly when I came out there was no apology. As soon as I came out the very first thing they did is ask me to provide personal data to help fill the incident report form. After I helped the form the guy offered Uber to airport. Really? It took me <2 mins from the point I got out of the lift-to help Gucci staff fill the incident form and out on the street.

I believe most people don't expect to be trapped in a lift for 25-30 mins. and then come out fill the incident form and then out on their way. How about offering a glass of water or asking how you feeling?
Is it too much to expect some basic courtesy from flagship store of high-end luxury brand?
Certainly ruined my day and left with a bad taste in mouth...

Best place for high end shopping. Lots of great big box retailers on 5th Avenue such as Tiffany's, Nike, Saks, Godiva, Build A Bear, Lindt, etc. Great place to go if you love shopping!

What a disaster! The newly store is a joke. I had an appointment to pick up an item at 1pm. Past an Apple employee at the entrance that did not say hello or ask anything.

I get all the way downstairs only to be told I have to go upstairs and get in the reserved line for folks to pick up their confirmed order.

The employees were having a personal chat so I had to butt in and ask which line for confirmed picks ups. They pointed and went back to chatting.

In the line ½ hour when my appointment time was set to expire.

No employee update to all of us waiting in line. Mostly they spent time chatting with other employees

As I left the line to find out what is going on to an employee they said they were busy

So, I went back to my office. I found out if I don’t pick up the new iPhone in 14 days the order will be cancelled.

I am thinking of doing that and moving onto an Android phone.

So, if you want to waste time and be ignored, this place will give you the full NYC experience to maintain the city’s reputation of rude and uncaring

There's no other place like this area. There's lots of great stores to see and the place is all decked out at Christmas.

Very upmarket section of The Big Apple, all the top names are here along with some very impressive buildings, great place to stroll down and window shop.

Fifth Avenue was right near our hotel so we overlooked part of it It was one of the most exciting streets in New York city. Every possible high end shop you could wish for can be found here and all the staff in all the stores are so polite and helpful.

We walked from central park all the way to the bottom of downtown and I can say with some certainty that I have never seen so many shops and beautiful buildings from Saks to the Empire State and endless brands and building on 5th or just off. Very enjoyable and a nice way to spend a few hours.

There's so much to enjoy when strolling along Fifth Avenue. Below the park you have beautiful hotels and shops, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the New York Public Library, the Empire State Building and Saks Fifth Avenue, just to name a few. Above 59th Street Central Park runs parallel to Fifth. There are lots of tourists, but it's New York and part of the fun.

One of the most festive Avenues in the city is Fifth Avenue where the holiday lights twinkle, department store windows are decorated and Rockefeller Center’s Tree is displayed.

Fifth Avenue is quite scenic on a warm summer evening. All of the upscale stores, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, etc. Looks so peaceful at night.

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

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

Fifth Avenue is THE shopping street in Manhattan - everyone who is anyone is represented there - currently decorated for Christmas

We walked up 5th Avenue from the library to Central Park. We stopped into a variety of different stores including Gucci. We're totally broke but had fun trying on outfits that cost thousands of dollars. Even if you don't go in anywhere, the window displays make the walk worthwhile.

Recommend Saks and Bergdorf holiday windows, Rockefeller Center tree, skating, etc. The Met art gallery is a must as s the New York Public Library building reading room and more. The French Building has a small but ornate lobby.

When in New York City, spend time walking the streets of the city. You can catch the vibe of many different types there, from fashion to jewelers.

Congestion can get out of control sometimes - especially during the Christmas season - so plan accordingly and maybe visit at off hours. There are many wonderful stores along Fifth Avenue, so shopping is great. I enjoy the window shopping as much as going inside stores. We have visited New York City many times but a stroll down Fifth Avenue nevers gets old. I enjoy it every single visit.

Fifth Avenue is one of the most famous streets in the world, showcasing New York in all its splendor and glamour. Here, one luxurious highlight follows another: From iconic jewelers like Tiffany & Co. to upscale department stores like Bergdorf Goodman, everything with a prestigious name has a place on Fifth Avenue. If you love shopping, you can easily spend a small fortune here.

But Fifth Avenue offers more than just exclusive shopping. It is also the setting for some of the city’s most famous parades, such as the spectacular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the colorful St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which attract countless visitors every year.

In addition, Fifth Avenue serves as a practical point of reference: It divides Manhattan into West and East, helping you navigate the bustling city. Whether for shopping, sightseeing, or simply strolling, a walk along this iconic street is a must during any visit to New York.

A must both day and night is a walk up and down 5th. Real NYC with great shops & the Empire State Building. At night it is fabulous with so much lit up

Fifth Avenue is the place to shop lots of coffee shops places to snack and lots of big shops. great atmosphere

Just for the people watching if nothing else. Tourists come from all over the world to shop here and window shop here.

Plenty of upscale shopping on the famous Fifth Avenue. Definitely nice driving by a quiet Sunday morning. Usually a busy area during the week.

Great shops and atmosphere all along the avenue with Saks and other interesting shops to look around and buy maybe one special thing.

We enjoyed walking around the area. Lovely ambience. Vibrant crowds. Quintessential spirit of the city.

I am completely stunned by what I witnessed in NYC this trip. In the 6 months since we were last here the homeless situation as worsened considerably. In the past couple of years we have seen more and more, but nothing like this !!! My husband who is a New Yorker predicted this would happen under mayor De Blasio and it sure did. In fact, the news showed a woman confronting him in the gym where he was working out. She was an advocate for the homeless, he just ignored her and walked away. Yes, the shops are beautiful but the people sprawled on the sidewalks was just terrible. I saw a woman with a child, multiple young men with dogs and on and on. I started taking photos and I could not capture all I saw, just too many. New York needs Rudy Giuliani. He cleaned up NYC. Something has to be done !!

Walking from 34th to 59th along 5th is a must-do experience in NYC. The Empire State Building, public library, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the famous stores such as Michael Kors, Tiffany's, Bergdorf Goodman, and many others can keep you busy for many hours,

A must on any visit to New York, a very long avenue that changes character as it meanders down the city; all the brads you could ever want around mid city but fascinating further up by Central Park East which houses the Guggenheaim and some wonderful apartment buidlings It then changes character as you track south and becomes perhaps more residential but also a different style of commerce.

Great place to see now , its xmas in the city ligths all over lots of people very very costly bueses to take where u want to go there trains too and there lots of food of your choice all over one more thing hotels too etc

Walk along Fifth Ave. do window shopping at those high prices luxury stores, go in the less expensive stores and buy whatever you like, watch all the famous buildings like Trump Towers, the cathedral or Waldorf Astoria hotel, sit near Rockefeller Center for a coffee and enjoy yourself

This is probably the best place to window shop in New York City. Most of the store windows are works of art. Go visit Bergdorf Goodman.

We walked Fifth Avenue from Central Park to the Empire State Building. Decorations are well worth seeing especially near Rockefeller Center, but generally shops and restaurants have tea made an effort. Special time of year. Enjoy!

Fifth Avenue is certainly where the most exclusive and expensive shops in the world are, as well as towering towers.

5th Avenue is big and breathtaking. It has all the high end clothing, accessories and sports brands, very good stores. Very lively, amazed to walk around and enjoy the beautiful shops and buildings

Even if you aren't interesting in shopping or going into expensive stores. Taking a long walk on Fifth Avenue needs to be on your list if you're visiting Manhattan. It's a long avenue that runs north south. From Harlem all way down to Washington Square Park. There are many iconic places and buildings, like the flatiron building, Empire State building, New York Public Library, and on and on. Take some time and spent on Fifth Avenue. It's a must!!

We walked this both day and evening it really was exciting we just traveled it and when we got tired we jumped on the subway or bus

To stand in the "middle" of this major Avenue and observe the buildings lining it as far as eye can see, as well as the volume of cars passing. Very impressive.

always the rockefeller center is a must go. long lines, expensive prices, la creme of new york city condensed in six blocks. the view is astonishing with flags during summer and ice skating on winter. atlas yes is carrying the world.. at the rockefeller center. five stars

Impossible to visit New York without walking down 5th Avenue. Every upscale store imaginable is here for your convenience.

A stroll from Central Park up 5th avenue with a credit card is lethal! Had to pop into Tiffany's for a little blue box!
Extremely clean streets with lovely shops boasting friendly staff.

Visited the MK Michael Kors store located at Rockefeller Plaza on 5th Avenue. Met a sales associate from my home city. She was extremely pleasant. Before my husband and I knew it she had sold us two items. We had to return the next day because one item broke, but then met the manager. She was extremely pleasant as well. She wanted to make sure we were satisfied. She did not want us to waste our entire day in the city waiting at the store or having to return for our replacement item so she messengered it to our hotel and made sure it was delivered before we left for our play on Broadway that night. She knew we were celebrating my birthday. Impressed with the service. Stop by the store if you are a MK fan. Good experience.

Fifth Avenue is lined with high end real estate and many very expensive shops. It also has the the Museum Mile along the east side of Central Park where there are 9 separate museums. Visitors to New York will walk along some amount of the avenue just to take in some sights.

Shopping on 5th Avenue is a must do......but the exchange rate let us down big time. I bought lots of stuff for my 8 year old daughter but not for myself. Macy's is really good and prices are reasonable so bought a fair bit in there. Century 21 on the other side is also very good. overall, if the exchange rate is good it would be worth it.

Fifth Avenue is amazing! There is so much to do into see. A lot of great architecture is located there, as well as tons of shopping and restaurants. We had a great time and spent the majority of our time in that area.

Very nice avenue on which we find shops with very well-known names.
St Patrick's Cathedral is beautiful.
Access to Trump Tower is possible
What to do

It is a special long big street with famous buildings and brands shops, so you can have a good walk there.

This is a very touristy part of NYC. 5th Ave. is the street for designer store shopping. It is also the place for St. Patrick Cathedral, St. Thomas, and Trump Tower.

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.

If expensive shopping is your thing it is a great place to roam about. Lots to see and do so take your time.

Probably one of the most famous streets in the world.

St Patrick’s cathedral at the top, lots and lots of designer shops, Tiffany and co, Trump Tower.

So much to see. Well worth a walk down.

Recommended.

5th avenue at christmas is awesome. The windows at Berdorfs and the display at Saks is worth thre trip. The Rockefeller tree and angels are amazing, no matter how many times one sees them. Tiffanys and Cartiers are so tempting, if not over the top

One of the Iconic Shopping Streets of the World...Lined with the Worlds best brands and their best and biggest stores...shoppers paradise ..though quite expensive...the stores are larger than life...

This avenue in NYC is very nice. My favorite thing there is the Apple Store, which is so big, with two floors, and an attractive elevator.

No trip to New York can exclude walking Fifth Avenue from say 45th Street to 59th Street to see the windows. Interesting to be here in November when windows are preparing for their grand Christmas launch later in the month. Louis Vuitton (see photo) and a couple of others were ready and we liked LV as it was particularly Mexican, nice for us, in its overall theme. Saks seems promising and will have its usual amazing Christmas display. Enjoy.

PROS
• World famous iconic street
• World famous iconic stores
• World famous iconic buildings
• World famous iconic stuff

CONS
• Crowded with people- many tourists
• Construction disruptions

“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
…. as part of my 28+K step and 18.2 kilometer walk through midtown and central Manhattan. Much of my journey was on this street- from 42nd Street to 93rd Street. I passed and visited all the stuff- and enjoyed it.

We only walked several blocks of a really long road. Lots to see along the way though. The high end shops, restaurants, buildings and churches along the way provide a nice mix of things to do. It is worth visiting even if you only window shop!

Well, the good news is if you shop on 5th Ave you don't have to pay taxes on your items. The bad news is these are mainly high end shops. But, if you just treat yourself a little bit... : )

Even if you aren't in it for the shopping, fashion, or clothes, there is still plenty to see and do during a walk up or down this street. Definitely don't skip this stretch of Manhattan, as you will miss out on some very nice architecture, cool churches, jaw-dropping window-shopping, and some top-notch people-watching.

Another of New York's thoroughfares made famous by films and TV and an essential walk for visitors to take in the sights.

Major tourist attraction. Other than the major clothing brands, Fifth Avenue seems like any other avenues.

On 10 Nov, the Avenue became the venue for the 100th Veterans Day Parade to be held in NYC. Many groups marched, motor-biked and drove in an assortment of vehicles up the Avenue. The weather was perfect and everybody must have been feeling very lucky indeed! Onlookers included many locals and also some visitors who happened to be looking for the tourist sights in the vicinity. The marching bands were the biggest hit, for obvious reasons!

My favorite Avenue to walk down. We start at Central Park and wind up at Macy's. You go through Times Square which is several blocks long and the crowd is huge and you see something different everyday. I could spend a week there and not see everything. On 5th Ave. there are so many shops on both side of the street.

I don't remember any song about Oxford street but I can think of lots of songs about Fifth Avenue, wondering what is the fuss about it?

It is just a road where you can find some expensive shops for the rich of the world where they sell their items made in China at inflated prices up to 1000 times more: it clearly did not impress me.

Yes, the road is clean, just like nearby Madison Avenue for example, but on Fifth avenue, due to higher number of shops and also very cheap restaurants with very bad clientele you will find more tourists eager to bite into the hype rather than sit down and think logically.

Fifth avenue runs from north to south, just like all the other roads nearby, also intersecting Broadway, although the advertising madness called Times Square (just like Piccadilly in London) is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway - nothing special, just lots of light and lots of tourists to fuel the high prices.

Such a great shopping experince including the one & only.."Trump Tower"... & St Patricks. Beautiful part of the city.

We love walking along fifth avenue in New York City. The shopping is beyond amazing. You name the designer and you will find them there. Great for people watching as well! Worth a visit for sure!

What a beautiful street, what a beautiful region, with wonderful buildings and chic shops. I too loved walking the Fifth Avenue, it's charming.

a lot of stores + church, apple store was there also, watched eastern parade there, everyone wore very creative, the lady with egg costume very creative, go 5th avenue it is good

If you like shopping and walking then walk up and down Fifth Avenue. Use this Ave as a launching point to take in some of NYC sights and sounds.

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.

What a great place to browse a lot of very high-end stores! Most of these were outside of my “paygrade,” but it was fun moseying up and down the Avenue doing some window shopping. I did go inside some of the larger chains, and they actually didn’t look so bad, but some of the high-end retailers required you to carry a thick wallet on your visit. Still, it’s a fun place to go, and there are lots of great places to eat and drink on the side streets. I do highly recommend it.

If you are a visitor to NYC, you MUST take a stroll down 5th Avenue. Pop in and out of the stores...especially at Christmas time. Even some of the high end stores have specials. All look festive and most still have store front displays you will enjoy. Don't forget these stores most often are multi-levels....take advantage!

Fifth Avenue crosses the entire city and will introduce you to diverse neighborhoods and different atmospheres from one end to the other.

We were walking down 5th avenue when we spotted this window with a lovely message for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan

If you start at Washington square park and arch and then just follow 5th av up into the heart of Times Square. You encounter so much such as the flatiron building, 230 fifth rooftop bar, madison sq park, Bryant park and of course Rockefeller centre

Go and visit the Trump Tower or do window shopping here. It's up to you. This is the famous shopping street of NYC.

We walked on this avenue admiring the many stores we couldn't afford to shop at. We even stopped in Tiffany's and for some reason, even though I couldn't afford anything in this store, I still didn't feel out of place or at least the staff didn't make us feel like we didn't belong there. We saw the Abercrombie & Fitch staff, which was interesting. While we found this Avenue entertaining I wanted to go elsewhere to shop where I could afford.

Near to Central park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall and so on. So you can not avoid it. Trump tower is there w. Prada, Armani, Versace et all next door or opposite. Poor people. St Patricks Cathedral is OK. Gothic architecture straight form Europe. Attended mass but liturgy is not very warming nor uniting. Passing through i would advice.

Fifth Avenue is a must-see in New York, offering a mix of luxury shopping, historic landmarks, and cultural spots. Whether you're window shopping or visiting places like the Met, it's a great place to explore and soak in the city's energy.

There is so much to see along this long avenue. Years ago I had the privilege to march in a parade along the avenue and it was terrific to observe the beautiful buildings from the middle of the street. On this trip I was on Fifth Ave. to see Rockefeller Center and go to some of the museums on the Upper East Side. I also walked along the avenue just north of the Village.

If you like to shop, plan a lot of time in this area. My teenage son was in awe of all the large multi-level stores. This area is expansive and you can shop some, do other activities, and come back and shop some more. Just a 15/20 min walk from Times Square area.

Ignoring the fact this is probably the best shopping street in the world if you are into high end designer clothing and goods, this is an amazing place to visit. Draw yourself away from the store fronts and take in the scale of the place, watch the people and take in the architecture. Every so often you will be disturbed by the honk of car horns, from NY’s own version of Wacky Races, and the inevitable sirens. What struck me was that there were NYPD every few blocks plus the armed guard on Trump Tower!

Exactly as you see it on tv. Hustle and bustle, food carts along the way and lots and lots of shops . Loved the atmosphere and loved the walk/shopping.

so we walked along 5th Avenue to see Trump Towers, which had the police presence outside. As buildings go its certainly a big building. From there we walked to Park Avenue to find the Waldorf Astoria- bit disappointingas they are obviously having work done, so the front of the building was covered.

Fifth Avenue is where all of the high end retailers are located. It is more residential as you head further uptown with very exclusive apartment buildings. St Patrick's Cathedral is located on Fifth Avenue as well. It was crowded for a Sunday afternoon with plenty of pedestrians with shopping bags.

the prices might be high but it doesnt cost anything to look. Nothing better than window shopping looking at the beautiful buildings and shops. great restaurants and coffee shops around. so close to many major attractions. you cant NOT go to NYC and not see 5th Avenue

It was super fun to walk around and window shop. We went through this was towards MOMA. Passed several stores - went into a few.

NYC is so under construction, that it's difficult to walk around. We enjoyed checking the restaurants and the different types of stores.

Staying near Fifth Avenue meant we had to access each day of our visit to get to other venues, always a pleasure whatever the time of day or night to see the city at its best. Plenty of shopping, photo and people watching opportunities. Wonderful in the summer heat to step into a cool and calm air conditioned building. Great also to see life as it unfolds for regular workers and residents too. A must when in NYC.

Fashion street - practically every known brand fro
Cartier to. Versace. It’s absolutely buzzing with life, activity and a fabulous vibe.

What a great street to walk and shop. From Central Park all the way downtown, the shops and energy are amazing. Packed during commute hours with pedestrians but so much to see and do. Plus all of the little spots just off Fifth for eating and shopping.

If there is a store you can think of, chances are Fifth Avenue has one!

A great stroll with plenty of opportunity to see some of the iconic brands featured in NYC. Always a bit dangerous when carrying a credit card but good fun none the less!

Definitely worth a visit - so much nicer at Christmas though with all the light displays. Easy walking distance to Times Square - 10-15 mins. Leisurely walk though. You can expect to see all the high-end stores here. And it won’t be cheap!

Well known is 5th Avenue which arrives at Central Park, with St. Patrick's Cathedral, which stands in the middle of all these luxury boutiques and buildings. A very beautiful avenue

The Manhattan shopping street - all major luxury brands are represented on 5 Avenue. In the upper section of the street near Central Park are small noble boutiques and in the lower section are the larger department stores.

Iconic street that you will see several times because it is so centrally located in the city. Beautiful shops, beautiful shop windows and a nice atmosphere

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..

There are so many great places to shop around 5th avenue for adults and kids. From Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany's & Saks to the American Girl, FAO Schwartz's & Lego store. There's something for everyone!

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).

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.

Honestly, once you've walked all the big streets in all the big cities, like Oxford in London and seen all the exclusive stores - this is just the same. Rows and rows of the usual suspects Vuitton, Prada, Cartier, Burberry etc. I didn't think there was anything special or out of the ordinary but one should just walk 5th Avenue to say you walked 5th Avenue.

What is totally enjoyable is people watching on this road - I highly recommend it.

Probably New York City's most famous street home to many upscale stores. Also where Saks fifth Avenue was founded.

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 .

Definitely good place to check expensive stores windows and update yourself on fashion trends. Plenty of outrageously expensive places, but few good ones too.

Whether you’re in the market for something new or just there to window shop it’s well worth the walk up fifth avenue. Mixture of designer and everyday brands line the street so there is something for everyone. Also good for early Black Friday deals.

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.

This is a one of a kind place. Fifth Avenue with all it's glitz and glamour is just fun to walk down even if you don't live here or shop here.

While always interesting to walk ( from 59 to 34th) Christmas is special. The stores are beautifully decorated and the windows in many are very special
People watching is part of the fun. Beware though the sidewalks are mobbed with crowds. Most of the people appear to be tourist , many from foreign countries
Watch your bags , wallets and phones though
Strangely area around Trump Tower has quieted down Stanchions are still in place for the whole street and Tiffany only has one door open
The mix of stores has changed from only high end to moderate and inexpensive
High end is found on 57th and along Madison

The many upscale storefronts along 5th Avenue are a great space to serious window shopping. Note that on some weekends - particularly as we get close to the holidays - much of 5th Avenue is blocked off as a pedestrian-only zone. Eliminating all that traffic makes the wandering & window shopping much more enjoyable. I would check which days & times these zones are established.

The holiday lights on Fifth Avenue were wonderful. The Rock Center tree, big giant Toys on sidewalks, and the store windows really cheered us up.

Just fun to walk down Fifth Avenue and see the high end shops and all the rich people living the good like.....

There is nothing unusual or exceptionally attractive about Fifth Avenue however it is a well known retail street with good window displays. I was particularly interested to see the modern Rockefeller Centre and the 19th Century St. Patrick's Cathedral. Being such a long street its character keeps changing and at one end runs alongside Central Park. The 58 floored Trump Tower is in 5th Avenue also.

Don't get me wrong, New York is amazing and obviously the shops in famous Fifth Avenue too but still I feel like if you're going to walk such a long road there are plenty of others much more interesting

Beautiful wide street with very expensive shops near Central Park. If you go further into the street it is a normal busy street. You will be amazed at the expensive shops because of all the luxury.

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.

I have travelled the world many times and this will be the first and last time in New York . Fifth Ave yes does have expensive shops but compared to other countries it is nothing special. Milan , Venice , Collins st in Australia far surpass it .

It's a bit like in the movies. seems to be catapulted into a screenplay. lights and atmosphere are priceless. It's wonderful

This avenue has everything! It was always such a joy to walk up and down here. You can see so much. It's esp incredible at Christmas, the stores really do push the boat to impress. It's not just about shopping though, the architecture, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller centre, it's all a must!

One of the most iconic streets of any city, 5th Avenue just has to be part of any itinerary to NYC. Full of famous names from Tiffanys to Sak. An experience.

We think that Michigan Avenue in Chicago is way better! It is beautiful, with flowers, more open and the Chicago River and Lake Michigan at both ends. 5th Ave was disappointing. Very crowded, we didn't even enjoyed the windows.

We walked the 5th avenue almost whole day from Rockefeller Center till almost the end of the avenue crossing Trump Tower, St. Patrick’s Church, Saks Fifth Avenue besides many big brands.

Wonderful place for shopping, eating and spending quality time here.

Had the privilege of drinking Ralph Lauren coffee at Rockefeller Plaza.

Loved visiting fifth avenue, very interesting to see how the other half live. Really great shops, a bit of walk from the main city and the likes of Times Square.

I was expecting store after glitzy store on this street but came away disappointed. It does have its share of glitzy, high-end, stores but it seems as if these establishments can be found on just about any Manhattan street, especially the north/south streets in midtown. You'll probably want to check it out for yourself but I don't think you need to set aside a lot of time if you're an average tourist and here for less than a week.

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One of the premier shopping streets in the world. You can find almost anything you need or want from luxury to low end.

It runs from W 143rd St all the way down to Washington Square park.

The usual crowd which my wife loves and I find exciting is always here to make for a new experience and for lasting memories. The Christmas decorations are so warm and colorful.

From as soon as the shops open, Fifth Avenue is rammed, expect rudeness and ignorance, BUT fantastic shops, plenty of choice from high end to high street.

Fifth Avenue is a very upscale place to shop, dine, and reside. The boundary between the East & West sides of Manhattan.

There are lots of buildings and sights to see along 5th Ave; the beautiful Public Library, the Rockefeller Center, St Patrick's Cathedral, St Thomas' Episcopalian, and lots of big name shops(Saks, Cartier, Tiffany), as well as Trump Tower.

Fifth Avenue is hosts pretty must all the famous brands. If you happen have a lot of money this is a good place to spend it. Very busy street. Worth checking this unique heartbeat.

One day the windows on 5th Avenue will be a thing of the past. To think about how they have influenced buyers over the years is amazing as well as the art work that goes into each display!

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.

If you didn't already know; Fifth Avenue is not ONE place, it's a street, and it's really long. Personally, I prefer not to shop when I visit major cities like New York, simply because of the amount of people, but if that's something you're interested in, Fifth Avenue has many great stores. Personally I prefer strolling along 7th Avenue. I recommend starting in either Times Square and go down to Chelsea, or do it the other way around. Either way, Fifth Avenue is a great starting point for sightseeing once you reach the thirties (Street, that is).

Took a bunch of students shopping on 5th Avenue and they all loved it! There are so many different options from Cartier, to Nike, and Abercrombie just to name a few.

Lots to see and do along here. Well worth a stroll down here. Avoid rush hour if you don't like crowds.

There are some of the most beautiful buildings in New York on this avenue with some of the most expensive and top shops on it. In addition there are huge choices for shopping as well as eating along it.

Go shopping if you want, but just to wander down this avenue is a treat on its own. There is a lot of shopping for the girls and plenty of things to see for the guys. The buzz is something not to be forgotten. Give it a try.

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!

If you want to shop at the best high end stores in NYC, you will want to go to Fifth Avenue. You will find Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Harry Winston, Cartier, Saks, Longchamp, etc. on Fifth Avenue. So many more attractions are on Fifth Avenue as well.

The must do stroll in New York City especially at Christmas time, gets extremely crowded though!
So many iconic landmarks on this famous Avenue- too many to list but has to be enjoyed at your leisure and not rushed!

This is Manhattan. Fifth Avenue is central to its myth. You start at Washington Square, with the street musicians, NYU students, locals walking their dogs. At first, it's a quiet residential area, with some l9th century churches. Then, at 14th Street, there's a huge, dramatic building for the New School University. Proceed past plenty of shops for current fashion, medium-priced, and at Madison Square (23rd Street), you see the Flatiron Building, famous for its triangular plan at one of the intersections of Broadway with a north-south avenue. There are some shops here, too, but the main attraction is Madison Square itself, furnished now and then with contemporary sculpture, and provided with a hamburger place that attracts long lines---unless you want to spend less time in line and get your coffee from one of the many nearby shops. Then a few blocks of nothing tremendously interesting to tourists, but then at 34th Street, you start the parade of shops, present and former department stores, the great library (see below), sightseeing destinations such as Rockefeller Center 48-51 Streets, Museum of Modern Art (divert a half block west on 53rd or 54th Street), St. Thomas Church (for excellent music and a grand interior at 53rd), St. Patrick's Cathedral (at 51st), Temple Emanu-El at 66th, and so on. North of 59th, you find a luxurious row of apartment houses flanking Central Park. Arrive at the unforgettable Frick Collection (museum) at 70th Street, and proceed to the Metropolitan Museum at 81st, before reading Museum Mile, with a number of smaller but excellent museums all the way up to the north end of the park. How can you NOT go to Fifth Avenue?
You need a baby carrier or stroller. There are 20 blocks to a mile. Restrooms are in department stores and restaurants/coffee shops but you may have to buy something. There are gift shops in all museums and at the N Y Public Library, a magnificent building at 42nd Street where you must go upstairs to room 315 to see the spectacular reading room; exhibitions are frequently held on the main and 3rd floors. No fee to enter, but museums charge for admission except on days posted on the internet. No headcovers are required.

This avenue has all the luxury shopping brands. A walk along this avenue is a must. Stores like LV, burberry, gucci, Massimo dutti etc.

Impressive Avenue full of luxury shops, always crowded. The best part is from Central Park down to the Rockefeller Center. Close to the RC there is the beautiful St Patrick Cathedral.

Nothing attractive to me. I wont pay that money for nothing there.
And dispize it.
If you want keep dehumanizing yourself, go there and buy.

Walked from the 30s to the 50s along Fifth Avenue, as I hadn’t been in the City for awhile. What a delight to see all the changes, and the spectacle of tourists and locals seriously dense mixing, walking, darting through the crowds and shops. Some sad findings, like Lord & Taylor closing its flagship location which once offered viewers awesome Christmas window displays, and while that more upscale loss, an H&M on the same street with its throwaway trendy clothes. Changing times, but still a wonderful walk.

This is one of the main avenues.
It has some high quality and well known shops as well as running up the east side of Central Park past the Guggenheim museum.

Is nice to walk on this avenue, filling the New York vibe, takeing pictures and enjoy big city lights

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.

Central Park, Luxury, Designer Stores, you get everything on 5th Ave. The Iconic Plaza Hotel is at the beginning of Central Park going Uptown, Bergdorf Goodman, you name it they have it.

During the holidays, Fifth Avenue will be more congested, but still worth the walk. The stores do an amazing job of doing their windows. Rockefeller Center is right off of Fifth Avenue, Central Park is next to it. You can walk fifth towards Central Park or the other direction towards the Flatiron bldg.

Empire of luxury, financial safe, jewelry showcase, profusion of skyscrapers...
But when it rains, 5th Avenue loses its appeal.

If you are passing through the 5th Ave from the central park you will go through Museum Mile before you will enter the great shops of most famous brands. Long trip. Great cultural experience.

We always love walking up and down 5th Avenue when visiting New York City. The retail stores are a great sight to see, especially during the Christmas Holidays!!

Fifth avenue is one of the greatest shopping streets in the world. It features store after tire, most New York flagship store locations. Examples are Tiffany’s, Cartier, Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton.

The sidewalks are wide. There are other sights to see that do not involve shopping. Two examples are St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center.

This is a great place for shopping, people shopping and people watching.

The 5th Avenue.......trump tower, luxury boutique with its chic restaurants and at the end of Central Avenue park a must-see of New York

The legendary Fifth Avenue is the mecca of fashion. Every major clothing brand, budget or upscale, has a flagship store here. Shoppers can spend weeks or even months exploring the shops one by one. Even for non-shopaholics, a stroll around the festive Christmas decorations is particularly enjoyable.

All the stores you need. I like the 20s for the old New York feel and cute shops all over. Eataly is down here too :).

You could easily spend a few days here just shopping. The window displays are so creative during the holidays. Macy's alone takes up a block. Don't be in a hurry and enjoy the sights.

I walked along Fifth Avenue several times during December 2021. It was super crowded with people. I walked on Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street. I stopped to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and view the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. There are so many stores on Fifth Avenue. I stopped in the Barnes and Noble bookstore and Best Buy. I passed by Trump Tower and entered Central Park at 59th Street. It is always enjoyable to walk on Fifth Avenue especially during Christmas time.

I must say it is my favorite place in New York! My friend and I loved visiting the street and could have done for days on end, with so many great places to shop and eat!

The street to do from beginning to end. You will find a lot of stores to please yourself and bring back beautiful souvenirs
Like some pieces that are only sold in the US.

Great shopping in the area with lots of people. Always strolling along here when we visit the city at Christmas time.

Staying close to 5th avenue was a bonus.All the big named shops are here so plentry of spending.A good walk to central park whilst window shopping.

This is one of New York's most famous avenue with many of the most iconic stores located here. Certainly worth a visit.

Just a big long street with brand name shops. Unless you want to go shopping, there’s not much to see.

If you want to appreciate what the fuss is all about you need to go right along to the Ventral Park end. The “up market” feel is only down that end.

When visiting New York City, one has to visit the most popular avenue in the world. Granted you should also visit some of the avenues surrounding it.

Fifth avenue is always a great stop for those seeking to do a bit of shopping. There is something for everyone and we enjoyed walking around on the street as much as we did in the stores. This street is ever changing, new stores going in, and just a must visit place if you're in the city.

We never miss Fifth Avenue. All the best designer shops are here and just window shopping is great. We were surprised to find the Jaume Plensa head right there across from Saks. We had seen his work at the Cheekwood in Nashville and loved it. The head looked so much larger than we remembered. Not sure how long it will be there, I don't think it is a permanent exhibit.

I loved walking this street especially from the Empire State Building up to Central Park (just over a mile). As well as all the famous shops you have the New York library, St Patrick’s Cathedral and a number of other famous sites along the way. Has to be done if in the city.

All the high end names you could want in this area. Its near rockefeller center and get crowded around the holidays.

Regardless if you have the cash or not, this is a very beautiful street to walk around with all the fancy luxurious brands you can imagine.

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.

We were lucky to be staying one block from 5th Avenue. The choice of shops is great and the staff are very attentive. However, we found the prices so much more expensive than in the UK. It's not the case of coming to the USA for cheap shopping anymore, something's were actually double the price of London. Still, the whole vibe and experience was nice. Flying back next year, can't wait.

FALSE ADVERTISEMENTS. THEY PROMISE STUFF FOR PICK UP AND WHEN YOU COME TO THE STORE THEY REFUSE TO GIVE THE ITEM BECAUSE OF SYSTEM ERROR. PLEASE DONT ORDER ANYTHING HERE!!!!!!!!

I ordered AirPods for my brother, we paid for it , and it was saying available for pick up today. We came here to the store and they are not available, they have the AirPods on the stock and they refused to give them to us. Very bad service, we called costumer service and they were very rude saying if you want to cancel your order we can give you the money back in next 5 business days. Very disappointed with this store, very bad service. Wasted my time and have to wait 5 days to get my money back.

Fifth Avenue is the most expensive shopping street in the world. Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue are full of desirable, high fashion merchandise. You can walk down Fifth Avenue to satisfy your desire for titillation, even if all you want is to window shop. If you want some retail therapy, there are plenty of things to chose from.

Nice to walk on, or drive downtown on. Crowded during rush hour, but has buses and a convenient, nice way to get around NYC.

What a great place to go shopping. Super street with all the famous names. And at the top is Central Park . Recommended

One of the reasons we spent a week in NYC during Xmas time was to see 5th avenue all decorated and it did not disappoint. You can walk around on your own or do a walking tour. We did a Holiday Lights tour with Free Tours on Foot that was very good (although we continued on our own and saw a lot more).