53rd Street (R)
This station brings you to 53rd St and 4th Ave, and I recommend walking down any of the brownstone-heavy streets to 5th Ave to get a feel for this vibrant multi-ethnic, primarily Latinx neighborhood.
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5th Avenue, between the mid-40s and high-70s, is the site of the annual Puerto Rican parade. It usually happens in early June. This stop will bring you right to the heart of it.
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On any other day, stroll along 5th and pop into the grocery stores; you can get staples (rice, tortillas, veggies) for cheap. This is also an area thick with Hispanic commerce (bakeries, flower shops, restaurants, budget stores) plus a Footlocker, pawn shops, and the like.
Strolling along 5th Ave, an avenue away from the station.
Inside a grocery store along 5th Ave.
If you’re craving a Latin American snack, or a quick eat in the area neighborhood, 5th ave off this stop has you covered.
