

6½ Avenue
Columbus Circle
A secret street that cuts straight through Midtown buildings. 6 ½ Avenue strings together quiet arcades and marble lobbies from 51st to 57th, offering a crowd-free shortcut with a surprisingly old-New-York feel.
Hidden urban passage
Indoor walking route
Historic NYC glimpse
Quiet Midtown escape
Tips
🚶great for dodging Rockefeller crowds
🏛️each arcade has its own character
📅official street signs installed in 2012
6½ Avenue
Columbus Circle


A secret street that cuts straight through Midtown buildings. 6 ½ Avenue strings together quiet arcades and marble lobbies from 51st to 57th, offering a crowd-free shortcut with a surprisingly old-New-York feel.
Hidden urban passage
Indoor walking route
Historic NYC glimpse
Quiet Midtown escape
Tips
🚶great for dodging Rockefeller crowds
🏛️each arcade has its own character
📅official street signs installed in 2012