If there is one street that defines the New York experience, it's west 34th street in midtown Manhattan. Filled with shopping, restaurants, and a picturesque view of the Empire state building, it is great place to get into the New York State mind. Enjoy a world famous Nathan’s hotdog a block away or make a visit to Macy’s Herald, the world’s largest department store. For a native New Yorker and for all Americans alike, this street is the essence of New York. There are always thousands of people out shopping and enjoying the city, converging on this famous block for any of its various delights.