Shopping on Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue starts north of Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village and runs all the way to 143rd Street in Harlem. The most well known stretch of Fifth Avenue is between 49th and 60th Street, one of the most expensive places to shop in the world!

Luxurious stores in New York

A lot of prestigious and high-end stores can be found between 49th and 60th Street on Fifth Avenue. Since 1906 this has been the place where the wealthy New Yorkers shop, and it’s here where you’ll find big brands and chic boutiques. The street has also been featured in films like ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and in shows such as ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Sex and the City’! Some of the luxury stores on Fifth Avenue include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Rolex, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Armani, Fendi, Versace, and Cartier.

Don’t have expensive taste? You can also go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Here you can find all the major flagship stores from brands such as Banana Republic, Michael Kors, UGG, Zara and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Here are the most famous stores on Fifth Avenue in New York:

Saks Fifth Avenue – Flagship store

The department store is known for its superior assortment of American and international designer collections. The flagship store of the luxurious department store opened on Fifth Avenue in 1924 and takes up an entire block. In fact, the store is so big that the Saks Holiday Light Show, an annual Christmas tradition, is projected onto the side of the building.
Address: 611 Fifth Avenue

Tiffany’s – Flagship store

The famous luxury brand is known for its jewellery in the blue boxes with white ribbon. But the Tiffany’s store on Fifth Avenue is more than a jewellery store; over 40 works of art and never-before-seen pieces are displayed on ten floors.
Address: 57th Street & Fifth Avenue

Bergdorf Goodman

The department store has a whopping nine floors that exude fashion. You’ll find a wide range of brands here such as Chanel, Prada, Chloé and Marc Jacobs. There is also a restaurant and a café located in the department store.
Address: 754 Fifth Avenue

Harry Winston

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway and Natalie Portman are often spotted on the red carpet with jewellery from Harry Winston. That’s why this store is also called the jeweller of the stars!
Address: 718 Fifth Avenue

Other Buildings on Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is more than just stores, there are a number of famous buildings dotted along the avenue such as: the Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, New York Public Library, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trump Tower.

The section on the west side of Central Park between 82nd Street and 105th Street is also known as the Museum Mile. A number of museums located next to each other can be found here, like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (88th Street). Every June there is the Museum Mile Festival takes place to promote the museums and increase visitor numbers. During the Museum Mile Festival entrance to the ten museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is free.

Fifth Avenue is traditionally used for the festive parades that take place in New York City such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.