Fifth Avenue, New York City

Name: Fifth Avenue
Address: New York City, United States

#810 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Museum district

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Facts and practical information

Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to West 143rd Street in Harlem. It is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6.2 miCoordinates: 40°46'27"N, 73°57'57"W

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Upper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City United States

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Fifth Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Frick Collection.

~1990 ftNE
World-class art collection
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
10 min walk • The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to simply as "the Met," is a beacon of culture and history situated in New York City, United States. As one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, the Met offers a comprehensive collection that spans...
~1820 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Madison Avenue, New York City
9 min walk • Madison Avenue, a renowned street in New York City, epitomizes the height of luxury shopping and high-end retail. Stretching from East 23rd Street in the south to Madison Square at the foot of the Harlem River, this iconic avenue is synonymous with fashion...
~1350 ftW
Lakeside terrace with a sizable fountain
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Central Park, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain stand as an emblem of New York City's artistic and social history. The focal point of the terrace is the majestic statue known as "Angel of the Waters," sculpted by Emma Stebbins in 1873.
~1080 ftS
Art museum in a Fifth Avenue mansion
Frick Collection, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Frick Collection offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets with its remarkable array of fine art housed in a serene, residential setting. This museum, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was once the private...
~1580 ftNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
The Ramble, New York City
8 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of New York City's Central Park lies The Ramble, a serene woodland retreat that offers a picturesque respite from the bustling city streets. This geographical feature is a haven for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a moment...
~570 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
The Met Breuer, New York City
3 min walk • The Met Breuer was a museum of modern and contemporary art at Madison Avenue and East 75th Street in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It served as a branch museum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
~1770 ftN
Monuments and statues, View point, Sculpture
King Jagiello Monument, New York City
9 min walk • The King Jagiełło Monument is an equestrian monument of Władysław II Jagiełło, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, located in Central Park, New York City.
~1750 ftW
Bridge
Bow Bridge, New York City
9 min walk • The Bow Bridge is a cast iron bridge located in Central Park, New York City, crossing over the Lake and used as a pedestrian walkway. It is decorated with an interlocking circles banister, with eight planting urns on top of decorative bas-relief panels. Intricate arabesque elements and volutes can be seen underneath the span arch.
~1630 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Asia Society, New York City
8 min walk • The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world.
~1890 ftW
View point, Park, Fountain
Cherry Hill, New York City
10 min walk • Cherry Hill Fountain is a water fountain in New York City's Central Park. It is located just to the west of Bethesda Fountain, enclosed in a circular plaza in Cherry Hill.
~1250 ftSE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Temple Israel of the City of New York, New York City
7 min walk • Temple Israel of the City of New York is a Reform congregation in Manhattan. It was incorporated in 1873 by German Jews. It purchased its first synagogue building Fifth Avenue and 125th Street in 1887, constructed its own at 201 Lenox Avenue and 120th Street in 1907, and constructed another at 210 West 91st Street in 1920.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fifth Avenue?

Nearby attractions include 927 Fifth Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), The Met Breuer, New York City (3 min walk), Florian Papp, New York City (3 min walk), Jane Kahan Gallery, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Fifth Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fifth Avenue:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 75th Street • Lines: M4 (3 min walk)
East 79th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M79 Sbs (7 min walk)

Metro

77th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (9 min walk)
68th Street–Hunter College • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (12 min walk)