Sixth Avenue, New York City

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

#1501 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Sixth Avenue – also known as Avenue of the Americas, although this name is seldom used by New Yorkers – is a major thoroughfare in New York City's borough of Manhattan, on which traffic runs northbound, or "uptown". It is commercial for much of its length. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'34"N, 73°59'34"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Flatiron District)New York City United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Flatiron Building, Museum of Sex, Madison Square Park Fountain, Worth Square.

~1050 ftSE
Landmark triangular 22-story building
Flatiron Building, New York City
6 min walk • The Flatiron Building, an iconic landmark gracing the skyline of New York City, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architecture. Located at 175 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, this triangular 22-story steel-framed structure was completed in 1902 and has since...
~1550 ftE
Exhibits regarding human sexuality
Museum of Sex, New York City
8 min walk • The Museum of Sex, a provocative and intriguing destination, stands out among New York City's myriad cultural institutions. Located at 233 Fifth Avenue, this museum is dedicated to exploring the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality.
~1300 ftE
Monuments and statues
Madison Square Park Fountain, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Madison Square Park Fountain is a scenic oasis amid the bustling cityscape of New York City. This charming fountain, though less grandiose than its counterparts across the city, offers a tranquil respite for locals and tourists alike...
~1010 ftE
Square
Worth Square, New York City
5 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of New York City, Worth Square is a petite yet significant urban park that offers a tranquil reprieve from the surrounding cityscape. This park, located at the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 25th Street, neighbors the...
~1480 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museum at FIT, New York City
8 min walk • The Fashion Institute of Technology is a public college in New York City. It is part of the State University of New York and focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944.
~1680 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Rubin Museum of Art, New York City
9 min walk • The Rubin Museum of Art, also known as the Rubin Museum is a museum dedicated to the collection, display, and preservation of the art and cultures of the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and other regions within Eurasia, with a permanent collection focused particularly on Tibetan art.
~540 ftW
Theater
Irish Repertory Theatre, New York City
3 min walk • The Irish Repertory Theatre is an Off Broadway theatre founded in 1988.
~1720 ftE
Monuments and statues
Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State, New York City
9 min walk • The Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State, First Department is a historic court house located at 35 East 25th Street at the corner of Madison Avenue, across from Madison Square Park, in Manhattan, New York City.
~1520 ftE
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
National Museum of Mathematics, New York City
8 min walk • The National Museum of Mathematics or MoMath is a museum dedicated to mathematics in Manhattan, New York City. It opened on December 15, 2012.
~890 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn
Trinity Chapel Complex, New York City
5 min walk • The Trinity Chapel Complex, now better known as the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava is a historic Eastern Orthodox church at 15 West 25th Street between Broadway and the Avenue of the Americas in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~330 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Poster House, New York City
2 min walk • Poster House is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. The museum is located in Chelsea, New York City, on 23rd Street between and Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. The museum opened to the public on June 20, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sixth Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Poster House, New York City (2 min walk), Irish Repertory Theatre, New York City (3 min walk), Red Door, New York City (4 min walk), Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Sixth Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sixth Avenue:

Metro

23rd Street • Lines: <F>, F, Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, M (2 min walk)

Bus

West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue (2 min walk)
East 23rd Street & Broadway • Lines: M23 Sbs (7 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (14 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (16 min walk)