Fifth Avenue In New York: The Most Famous Streets To Shop

Have you ever been to the Big Apple with a motive to buy the most beautiful clothes, bags, and shoes but upon reaching there, you cannot decide where to start shopping? Well, we know some of the best streets that you can shop on. Keep reading to find out more.

The History Behind Fifth Avenue In New York

Yes, we all know that Fifth Avenue is the world’s most expensive shopping street but did you also know that it was originally only a narrower thoroughfare? Yes, before the 20^th century the 34^th and 59^th streets were used as residential areas. It was after the 20^th century that the streets were then developed into commercial sites. Fifth Avenue is a street that is described as “Millionaire’s Row”. The streets of 59^th and 96^th fifth avenue in NYC was given that name because of the high concentration of mansions and millionaires living in that area. So you will definitely fit right in.

What Is Fifth Avenue Famous For?

Fifth Avenue gained popularity mainly because of its shopping district between 49th and 60th streets. Stores like Chanel, Tiffany & Company, and Saks Fifth in that line of this street make it rank as the world’s most expensive shopping neighborhood on planet earth.

Fifth Avenue Shopping Map

We’ll provide you with a list of all the different stores on the 5th Ave shopping street and their directions to help you navigate your way through finding precisely the items you’re looking for and in the stores you want to visit. You might need something to jot down (or screenshot) these directions with. So settle down and find your way in this shopping street.

• Bergdorf Goodman – 754 Fifth Ave.

Wait at Port Washington branch, ride to 34 St-Penn stations, from Flushing-Main street to Mets Willets, Point to Woodside to 34 St-Penn stations, turn left onto 7th Avenue, turn right onto West 49th Street, continue straight in 6th avenue then turn slightly right at West 53rd street, make a turn left onto 5th Avenue

• Cartier -653 Fifth Ave.

Wait at the Port Washington branch, ride to 34 St-Penn stations, start from West 34th Street, turn left onto 6th Avenue, continue straight on New Corp Plaza, then make a right onto West 48th Street, turn left onto Rockefeller plaza, take a left onto 5th avenue, turn right onto East 52nd street

• Gucci -685 Fifth Ave.

Take the subway from MTA Subway – Flushing/Main St(7), walk to Flushing-Main St turn left onto Main St, and wait for the Port Washington branch. Ride to 34 St-Penn stations and walk to Gucci by taking a left onto 7th avenue, then a right onto West 49th Street, continue straight on 6th Avenue, turn slightly right at West 53rd Street, and turn left onto 5th Avenue.

• Louis Vuitton – 1 E. 57^th St.

Using the subway you can start from the MTA Subway Flushing/Main St. Walk to Woodside starting from Roosevelt Avenue, make a right turn at 62nd St, wait for a long beach branch on the Port Washington branch or Port Jefferson branch, all at Penn station, and make a stop at the Louis Vuitton New York 5th Avenue.

• Armani – 717 5^th Ave, NY 10022

At flushing main St, wait for the Port Washington branch, ride to 34 St Penn station, turn left onto 4th avenue, turn right onto West 49th Street, continue straight on 6th avenue, turn slightly right at West 53rd Street turn left onto 5th Avenue.

• Saks – 611 Fifth Avenue, NT, 10022, USA

Wait for the Port Washington branch, ride to 34 St-Penn stations, start from West 34th Street, turn left onto 6th Avenue, then make a right onto West 42nd Street, and turn left onto 5th Avenue.

Fifth Avenue New York Stores

Fifth Avenue in New York has gladly welcomed fashion connoisseur for over 100 years and the street has been blessed with a lot of stores. We cannot mention them all but these names should pop into your mind whenever you go shopping in the Big Apple.

• Louis Vuitton
• Gucci
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Armani
• Vacheron Constantin
• Valentino
• Nike NYC, House of Innovation 000
• Versace
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Bergdorf Goodman

Luxury Boutiques In New York

If you are looking for the best of the best, then we would highly recommend shopping at these stores.

• DIOR
• Bergdorf Goodman
• Frances Valentine
• Cartier
• Chanel
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Gucci
• BVLGARI
• Salvatore Ferragamo
• Delvaux

What Shopping Here Feels Like

Have you ever dressed up in fancy clothes and attended a tea party? Yes, the feeling of royalty is exactly what you would most likely feel while shopping here.

As you enter these luxurious boutiques you may be tempted to try on everything that you see. That is just how beautiful the collections at these stores are. We advise you to have a prepaid shopping list if you don’t want to splurge, as all the collections here are definitely great pieces.

When shopping at Bergdorf Goodman, we advise you to go to their luxury ready-to-wear collections. The store has magnificent clothing, footwear, jewelry and so much more but their ready-to-wear collections are like nothing else.

As you step into the Chanel store, you will feast your eyes on a lot of beautiful clothing but we advise that you focus mostly on their handbags. Chanel, of course, is well known for their luxurious handbags so why not capitalize on purchasing that first?

If you are a collector of perfumes or just obsessed with jewelry and accessories, then please boldly enter the BVLGARI store. This store is popularly known for its amazing collection of fragrances, watches, leather goods other accessories.

Salvatore Ferragamo offers the best collection of shoes you will ever see. Ranging from formal heels to casual sneakers, their shoe collection is just to die for.

Fifth Avenue During The Four Different Seasons

Fifth Avenue is just splendid during Christmas time. But if you really want to see its beauty, then try to visit the street during summer. You get to enjoy the breathtaking Fourth of July fireworks and after shopping, you can go relax at a trendy rooftop bar.

The famous “Winter on Fifth Avenue” portrait describes what you can expect during winter. The ground would be covered with snow and so we recommend you get some good quality socks during this period.

During spring, the street is just lovely. After all, with 14 different varieties of flowers, there is something for everyone.

Autumn times on Fifth Avenue comes with a very animated appearance, so we suggest you take it upon yourself to show off your new autumn suits.

Our Restaurant Recommendations To Eat At After Shopping

After you have finished shopping, you will need to relax your nerves by treating yourself to a nice meal. These are the restaurant you’ll find the best course meals for your after shopping experience.

• Nobu Fifty Seven
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Gattopardo
• Limani
• The Whitby Bar