City Plan Manhattan New York City US

Manhattan, New York City is home to several famous streets that are iconic and known worldwide. Here are some of the most famous streets in Manhattan:

  1. Broadway: Broadway is perhaps the most famous street in Manhattan and is renowned for its theaters, musicals, and cultural significance. It stretches the length of Manhattan and into the Bronx.
  2. Fifth Avenue: Fifth Avenue is known for its high-end shopping, luxury boutiques, and world-famous landmarks like the Empire State Building and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
  3. Wall Street: Wall Street is the epicenter of the financial world and is home to the New York Stock Exchange. It is synonymous with the U.S. financial industry.
  4. Park Avenue: Park Avenue is known for its upscale residential buildings and lush median park. It’s an iconic symbol of Manhattan’s affluence.
  5. Madison Avenue: Madison Avenue is famous for its association with the advertising industry and is often referred to as the “Mad Men” street.
  6. 42nd Street: 42nd Street is famous for its theaters, particularly around Times Square, and is often referred to as “The Crossroads of the World.”
  7. Lexington Avenue: Lexington Avenue is a major thoroughfare known for its mix of residential, commercial, and cultural landmarks.
  8. Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue): This avenue is famous for its association with media and communications companies, as well as being a major north-south transportation route.
  9. Seventh Avenue: Seventh Avenue is known for its role as a major north-south transportation route and for its association with the fashion industry.
  10. Eighth Avenue (Central Park West): Central Park West is famous for its beautiful residential buildings and its proximity to Central Park.
  11. First Avenue and Second Avenue: These avenues run parallel on the east side of Manhattan and are famous for their lively neighborhoods, including the East Village and the Upper East Side.
  12. Bleecker Street: Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village is famous for its historic and bohemian character, as well as its vibrant arts scene.
  13. St. Mark’s Place: Located in the East Village, St. Mark’s Place is known for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and counterculture history.

These streets are just a selection of Manhattan’s famous thoroughfares, each with its own unique character and cultural significance. Manhattan is a diverse borough with a rich history, and its streets reflect this diversity.

Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.

I have been working with vector cartography for over 25 years, including GPS, GIS, Adobe Illustrator and other professional cartographic software.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirill-shrayber-0b839325/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vectormapper

Are we missing some maps? Let us know!!!
What map do you need?

    We will upload it within the next 24 hours and notify you by Email.

    Menu