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Fifth Avenue, New York City

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One of the most expensive shopping streets in the world, Fifth Avenue cuts through midtown Manhattan. The prestigious avenue often appears in films as the city's lap of luxury. In fact, the American Planning Association ranked the street as one of the greatest streets to visit in the United States. The street is a dividing line between east and west streets--something to keep in mind when you are looking for a specific address. Use our New York City vacation website to arrange your visit to Fifth Avenue and other attractions in New York City.
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  • By TheSushiGuy
    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.....  more
    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.....  more »
  • By Jimmy C
    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 
    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  more »
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