Tips and tricks for understanding NYC's grid street system

Find the idea of getting around NYC overwhelming?.

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Fifth Avenue splits Manhattan in half

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Most of Manhattan's streets are one-way only

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Even-numbered streets run eastbound, and odd run westbound

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"Uptown" means any part of Manhattan north of 14th Street

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"Downtown" means any part of Manhattan south of 14th street

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