Fifth Avenue

However, as this very posh NYC street stretches towards Central Park, you’ll also find palatial homes, grand churches, and other historic buildings that will entice you to explore every nook and cranny of Fifth Avenue.

There are enough over-the-top shopping opportunities on Fifth Avenue to satisfy everyone’s taste. Women will love browsing and buying at stores like Bergdorf-Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Emanuel Ungaro, Gucci, Ferragamo, and Versace. Men can check out Bergdorf Men, Brooks Brothers, and the wonderful NBA Store.

Looking for something shiny or sparkly? Browse the displays at Harry Winston – jeweler to the stars, Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany and Company, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Fortunoff.

Kids will love making their way through the stupendous displays at FAO Schwartz, the world’s largest toy store, and a very, very enormous Disney Store. For something a little different, make a stop at Takashimaya, a wonderful Japanese department store that sells beautiful silks, perfumes, gifts and fragrant fresh orchids. There’s even a spa at Takashimaya where you can spend the day pampering yourself. Of course, you won’t want to miss the famous Saks Fifth Avenue as well.

On Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, you’ll find the incredible St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Built in the Gothic style, this amazing church is the seat of the Archbishop of New York. It accommodates about 2,200 worshippers, has three organs, the statuary is breathtaking, and visitors can participate in Masses several times a day. Tours are self-guided.

Fifth Avenue is also some to a few of New York City’s finest hotels. The Trump Tower, located at 56th Street, boasts stunning views, luxurious rooms, top-notch amenities, and one of the world’s ritziest addresses.

Similarly, the Plaza Hotel – just a few blocks uptown from the Trump Tower – has earned its reputation as one of the world’s best. Recently renovated and partly converted into condominiums, the Plaza is home to the Palm Court and the famous Oak Bar.