15 Passenger Van Rental and Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue has been a fashion Mecca for more than a century, providing travelers with opulent merchandise, luxurious lodgings and sophisticated services. Tended with pride by local shop keepers and merchants, The Avenue, as it is so often called, contains four unique shopping areas - Madison Midtown, the Historic District, the Museum District and Carnegie Hill. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will be blown away by this area's amazing concentration of upscale shops, so why not enjoy an over-the-top shopping excursion as part of your upcoming trip? You don't have to buy anything to enjoy the affluence on Madison; simply slip on your best celebrity attitude and start shopping.

The details

Madison Avenue is a north-south avenue located in the borough of Manhattan. It is a one-way street that carries only northbound traffic. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will find that the street runs from Madison Square at 23rd Street all the way to the Madison Avenue Bridge at 138th Street. In doing so, the avenue runs through Midtown, the Upper East Side, Spanish Harlem and Harlem. The avenue is named for James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.

Madison Midtown

The shopping area along Madison is commonly referred to as Madison Midtown. In many ways, it is the couture district of the street, wowing shoppers with high-rise buildings and a fast-paced lifestyle. Clothing stores and jewelers are nested among a number of service buildings in this area, such as opticians and personal care salons. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will also find major corporations like Sony and IBM in the area. These massive conglomerates hold claim to entire buildings in the area and often boast showroom space for new lines of merchandise.

The Historic District

This area, along with the Museum District, is one of NYC major shopping centers. High fashion houses, specialty clothing stores and big name jewelry designers can all be found in this area. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will find this shopping area spanning Madison Avenue from 59th Street to 72nd Street. This area is also home to some opulent historic hotels including the Lowell, the Plaza Athenee and the Helmsley Carlton House.

The Museum District

Immediately past the Historic District is the Museum District and central shopping area of Madison Avenue. Staten Island car rentals travelers will find it between 72nd and 86th Streets. This area of Madison is home to bridal couture, art galleries, custom-made clothing and of course, more high fashion and jewelry stores. Some of the city's finest hotels are also situated in this area, including the Surrey, the Mark and the Carlyle. Museum shops make for interesting retail opportunities, especially the Whitney Museum, which showcases American art and artists.

Carnegie Hill

If you're looking for a more personal feel to your Madison Avenue shopping adventure, All Cal Staten Island Car Rentals recommends heading to Carnegie Hill (between 86th and 96th Streets). The area lays claim to neighbourhood restaurants and smaller shops where you'll find a variety of specialty items. The shop's owner will often be on hand to help you find exactly what you're looking for. After you've purchased your unique find, remember to stop for a leisurely lunch at one of the many street-side cafes.

Stores located along the avenue

Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will find the following stores along Madison Avenue:

  • Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Chanel, Coach, Juicy Couture, Christian Louboutin, Yve Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Jimmy Choo, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karen, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli and many more.
Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will also find an anchor Barneys New York on the Avenue.

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