What You Will Do
Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity.
We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at around 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of the Pulitzer Fountain
1
Grand Army Plaza
20 minutes
Here we will introduce the Gilded Age and how 5th Avenue became the premier address for Manhattan's High Society
2
Temple Emanu-El
15 minutes
The largest synagogue in North America. Also, the site of the Mrs. Astor mansion, where an invite meant you were somebody in the New York City upper echelon.
3
Central Park Zoo
10 minutes
An old U.S. military armory and one of few existing structures to be included in Central Park's design. Here, a zoo began from the exotic pets the wealthy of 5th Avenue would set free in the park as they tired of the novelty.
4
Alice in Wonderland Statue
10 minutes
A fun photo-op to enjoy the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park.
5
Ukrainian Institute of America
A look at the majestic French Gothic revival architecture of C.P.H. Gilbert icon which heavily influenced many mansions through Manhattan and Brooklyn.
6
Neue Galerie
The modern German and Austrian art collection has dramatic stories of Klimpt pieces' survival as jaw-dropping as any of sagas of the 20th Century.
7
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Andrew Carnegie's old mansion, for him a garden cottage...
8
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
10 minutes
One of the world's great urban views over one of it's wealthiest zip codes.
9
The Jewish Museum
The old Warburg Mansion played a critical role in the great events of the 20th Century.
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