Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue

Together, Manhattan's iconic Fifth and Madison Avenues comprise one of the most famous shopping districts in the world. Upscale retailers and jewelers like Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and Harry Winston line Fifth Avenue, which runs along the east side of Central Park. Found parallel on Madison Avenue are chic department stores like Barneys New York, as well as individual designers like Armani, Calvin Klein, and DKNY. Although you can find almost every legendary name brand between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, there are also shops there that cater to a younger audience. Treat your kids with a trip to the Disney Store or American Girl Place and see for yourself why this shopping haven has earned such an excellent reputation.