A major thoroughfare located at the heart of borough in Manhattan, New York, Fifth Avenue is best known as a first class shopping street. An attraction that is absolutely irresistible to the visitors to the Big Apple, the avenue complements the unrivalled shopping experience New York is world famous for. This area is simply a shoppers’ paradise featuring prestigious stores of almost every upscale retailer.

The best shopping experience at this street is between the 49th and 60th streets housing many flagship stores. Starting just north of Washington Square, this is one of the most expensive streets in the globe. Whether one is in search of branded clothes or souvenirs, the wide ranging outlets at the Fifth Avenue cater to every budget and taste.

The area exudes a sense of sheer glamour with imposing penthouses perched atop the soaring buildings. Brands such as Cartier, Tiffany and Company, Bulgari, Fortunoff, Arpels and Van Cleef are available at the avenue. The stupendous displays at FAO Schwartz, one of the largest toy stores in the world never seizes to fascinate children.

Adding to the allure of this world-class shopping area is the wonderful Japanese department store at Takashimaya, selling perfumes, stunning silks, fragrant fresh orchids and gifts.

What completes anyone’s shopping excursion in the area is Saks Fifth Avenue, the luxury American specialty store. Although ideally designed for the elite living in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the enticing array of designer apparel and other items available here is simply undeniable to any discerning shopper.

However, this magnificent area is not only famed for its unparalleled shopping opportunities, but also for grand churches, various palatial residences and other historic buildings located along the Central Park. One is also bound to come across numerous museums. As a matter of fact there is a particular area here known as ‘Museum Mile’, home to a myriad of museums.

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