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8th Avenue

8th Avenue is a metro station in , . 8th Avenue is situated nearby to the work of art , as well as near .
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  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Type: Metro station
  • Also known as: “8 Av”
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Empire State Building and Whitney Museum.

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The is a 102-story, Art Deco-style supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of , New York City, United States. is situated 1 mile northeast of 8th Avenue.

Museum
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The of American Art, known informally as "The Whitney", is a modern and contemporary American art museum located in the and neighborhoods of in . is situated 1,700 feet west of 8th Avenue.

University
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is a private research university in , New York, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a non-denominational all-male institution near based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. is situated 1 mile southeast of 8th Avenue.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chelsea and Greenwich Village.

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Sitting on the southwest side of Midtown , has a huge concentration of art galleries and is a popular dining and nightlife district. The area along 8th Avenue is the center of gay social life in Manhattan.

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is a well-known, largely residential district in , once famous for its vibrant art and literary community. Nowadays the neighborhood is so gentrified that the artists and poets who once lived here wouldn't be able to afford the rents, but the Village is still worth a visit for its lovely tree-lined streets and colorful history.

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In the shadow of the skyscrapers of Midtown sit some of 's most colorful and vibrant neighborhoods. Busy Flatiron is one of the borough's most active shopping and entertainment districts, situated between Union Square and Madison Square Park, two of the most popular meeting places for Manhattanites.

8th Avenue

Latitude
40.73988° or 40° 44′ 24″ north
Longitude
-74.00274° or 74° 0′ 10″ west
Inception
May 30th, 1931
Operator
New York City Transit Authority
Network
NYC Subway
Open location code
87G7PXQW+WW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7613305938
Open­Street­Map feature
public_transport=­station
Open­Street­Map feature
railway=­station
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
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