Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Manhattan, United States, running from Washington Square Park all the way to Harlem and dividing the island into eastern and western sections. It follows a north-south orientation that connects several neighborhoods together.

The street emerged from the 1811 planning grid and grew into one of the most famous addresses in the city. Construction of the Astor mansion in 1862 began its transformation from a residential road into a center for commerce and luxury.

Museum Mile between 82nd and 105th Streets gathers major art institutions in a walkable stretch that visitors can explore on foot. People move between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, which stands out with its spiral architecture.

The stretch between 49th and 60th Street focuses on international luxury retailers and flagship stores of major brands. Visitors will also find large department stores that spread over multiple floors.

Building numbers throughout Manhattan start at this street, with addresses increasing both eastward and westward from here. This central axis determines the entire address system of the island and helps people navigate the city.