Guidebook for New York
Shopping
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StGreat Wine shop
Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits
2239 Frederick Douglass BlvdVery nice wine and spirits shop
Harlem Flo Boutique
2276 Frederick Douglass BlvdVery nice flowers and plants
Arts & Culture
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th Stworld famous theater
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th Streetlovely small museum
Awesome exhibits and cultural events
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdAwesome exhibits and cultural events
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOur classic museum
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetNew York's Modern museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveWonderful famed museum
Theater District
Entertainment center of the City. Broadway shows.
Awesome renowned performance center. Theater, music, dance.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaAwesome renowned performance center. Theater, music, dance.
Mist Harlem
46 W 116th StFun and intriguing night spot. Food, bar, music, theater, art space!
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass Blvdexcellent grocery
It's less expensive for some things than Best Yet. They are both very nice but this place is not as gourmet as Best Yet and so not as expensive.
108 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
4918 BroadwayIt's less expensive for some things than Best Yet. They are both very nice but this place is not as gourmet as Best Yet and so not as expensive.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Non Denominational Church with awesome architecture
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveBeautiful Non Denominational Church with awesome architecture
One of the most charming areas of Manhattan. lovely bars, restaurants and unique shops
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
One of the most charming areas of Manhattan. lovely bars, restaurants and unique shops
Its a park. Stroll along the old elevated railroad which has been re imagined as a wonderful outdoor public space.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Its a park. Stroll along the old elevated railroad which has been re imagined as a wonderful outdoor public space.
This is a very cool old museum located in Upper Manhattan's awesome park Ft. Tryon. Mid-Evil stuff.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis is a very cool old museum located in Upper Manhattan's awesome park Ft. Tryon. Mid-Evil stuff.
Everything Else
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayIvy League University
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StFamous building
Sensational bakery. Home of the $4 cookie and worth every crumb.
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdSensational bakery. Home of the $4 cookie and worth every crumb.
This is a nice option from the massive Central Park. It very local with summer stage events, little league baseball, dog run, pool, rec center and, Mount Morris in the center. A nice urban climb.
154 locals recommend
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestThis is a nice option from the massive Central Park. It very local with summer stage events, little league baseball, dog run, pool, rec center and, Mount Morris in the center. A nice urban climb.
It's a good option for a smaller NYC park experience. The long narrow park has hilly trails, basketball ball courts and kids playground.
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveIt's a good option for a smaller NYC park experience. The long narrow park has hilly trails, basketball ball courts and kids playground.
This is the main road in Harlem. It runs east to west in both directions from the East River to the Hudson River. It's the shopping main street and the heart of Harlem.
38 locals recommend
125 Street Station
Lexington AvenueThis is the main road in Harlem. It runs east to west in both directions from the East River to the Hudson River. It's the shopping main street and the heart of Harlem.
This national park is the final resting place for former United States President Ulysses Grant. A nice landmark if you are in the area.
144 locals recommend
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveThis national park is the final resting place for former United States President Ulysses Grant. A nice landmark if you are in the area.
This long narrow park runs the legnth of the Upper West Side. Tennis courts, playgrounds and a lovely walking mall make for a retreat from the city.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
This long narrow park runs the legnth of the Upper West Side. Tennis courts, playgrounds and a lovely walking mall make for a retreat from the city.
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueHarlem's classic southern bakery! It's excellent.
The Park 112
2080 Frederick Douglass Boulevardfun place for cocktails and a bite to eat.
Name brand shopping at discount prices. This chain retailer is known all over America.
143 locals recommend
Marshalls
125 W 125th StName brand shopping at discount prices. This chain retailer is known all over America.
Flamekeepers Hat Club
273 W 121st StDesigner Harlem head wear. Classy hats.
Buffalo Wild Wings
2319 Frederick Douglass BlvdBig, noisy and fun place to watch sports and drink.
Harlem's most welcoming church for visitors wishing to attend a gospel service. Every Sunday: 07:30, 09:30, and 11:30 AM.
35 locals recommend
First Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdHarlem's most welcoming church for visitors wishing to attend a gospel service. Every Sunday: 07:30, 09:30, and 11:30 AM.
Food Scene
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveFine dining and great bar with music
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardVery nice Sushi
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat Italian restaurant and wine bar.
La Bodega 47 Social Club
161 Malcolm X BlvdLate night food and cocktails. It cute with great music.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th Stgreat soul food
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StPopular Burger and milkshake restaurant.
SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdLovely Italian Eritrean restraunt that is very popular in Harlem.
Serengeti Teas Food Wine
173 Lenox AveAwesome little shop for tea from around the world.
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
2223 Frederick Douglass BlvdNice modern American food. Open late and good bar.
Middle Eastern food and live music nightly. They have a cafe upstairs and the bands play downstairs. Great relaxed chill spot. Affordable.
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StMiddle Eastern food and live music nightly. They have a cafe upstairs and the bands play downstairs. Great relaxed chill spot. Affordable.
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X Blvdthis is a wonderful place for a meal any time of day.
It's a nice place to have a cafe and after 4 you can go to the adjacent bar: Mess Hall for drinks and great fun conversations with the locals! It's 2 minutes away!
147 locals recommend
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdIt's a nice place to have a cafe and after 4 you can go to the adjacent bar: Mess Hall for drinks and great fun conversations with the locals! It's 2 minutes away!
This place is really great! Affordable. Delicious. The relaxed yet upscale vibe is fantastic. The food is superb. I love everything about this place. It's in my top 3 list.
11 locals recommend
Blujeen
This place is really great! Affordable. Delicious. The relaxed yet upscale vibe is fantastic. The food is superb. I love everything about this place. It's in my top 3 list.
Harlem's classic soul food restaurant. It's been a favorite in New York for decades.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem's classic soul food restaurant. It's been a favorite in New York for decades.
Go to the 20th floor and have dinner or a drink at View of the World Terrace. It provides a spectacular vista of the Freedom Tower. Happy Hour everyday from 4:00- 7:00 $5 beer $6 wine! It's super.
View of the World
140 Washington StreetGo to the 20th floor and have dinner or a drink at View of the World Terrace. It provides a spectacular vista of the Freedom Tower. Happy Hour everyday from 4:00- 7:00 $5 beer $6 wine! It's super.
Red Lobster
261 W 125th StPopular American Seafood restaurant.
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvdgreat food, music and drinks. French/ African food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveNice classic French Bistro
Great rooftop bar/ club venue with awesome views on mid town and the Empire State Building
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveGreat rooftop bar/ club venue with awesome views on mid town and the Empire State Building
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvdbusy noisy American sports bar and pub
Bathtub Gin
132 9th AveFun speakeasy bar hidden in a Cuban coffee shop.
G Lounge
225 W 19th StPopular fun gay bar in Chelsea
Great local Mexican restaurant/ bar with good happy hour!
90 locals recommend
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat local Mexican restaurant/ bar with good happy hour!
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdModern American Soul food.
Fun busy and noisy pub. Great hangout spot and they are open late
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdFun busy and noisy pub. Great hangout spot and they are open late
Awesome venue for fun. Popular W. African bar with live music, spoken word and performances nightly. Great hang out spot that's not too expensive.
227 locals recommend
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdAwesome venue for fun. Popular W. African bar with live music, spoken word and performances nightly. Great hang out spot that's not too expensive.
Cheri
lovely French cafe with great food and an outdoor garden
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdFun and fresh with great drinks and service
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAwesome little beer garden
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdIt's a sexy spot for a late night drink.
Harlem's classy jazz lounge. The music food and drinks are all fantastic.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StHarlem's classy jazz lounge. The music food and drinks are all fantastic.
Gin Fizz
308 Lenox AveGood cocktail spot!
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AvePretty cool French Bistro!