Which of these famous New York City streets is the longest?
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Canal Street
Park Avenue
Fact: The longest street in New York City is Broadway, which stretches over 33 miles from Lower Manhattan to Westchester County. Within Manhattan alone, Broadway runs for about 13 miles, stretching almost the full north-south length of Manhattan. Originally an old Native American trail called the Wickquasgeck Trail, Broadway was expanded and paved by the Dutch during the colonial era. Today, it is one of the most iconic streets in the world, known for its theaters, cultural landmarks, and its unique diagonal path that crosses Manhattan’s grid system.
Correct Answer: Broadway