Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Jazz and great food. This is a little on the pricey end, but well worth it.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StLive Jazz and great food. This is a little on the pricey end, but well worth it.
Known more for the bustling bar scene, Live DJ and diverse crowds, this restaurant is a must do Harlem experience.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveKnown more for the bustling bar scene, Live DJ and diverse crowds, this restaurant is a must do Harlem experience.
The Friday night Soul In The Horn dance party hosted by DJ Natasha Diggs is low key fun with great dancing. No cover. Drinks are pricey the non pretentious vibe and great music make it well worth it.
7 locals recommend
Subrosa
63 Gansevoort StThe Friday night Soul In The Horn dance party hosted by DJ Natasha Diggs is low key fun with great dancing. No cover. Drinks are pricey the non pretentious vibe and great music make it well worth it.
Angel of Harlem
2272 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood Loud Fun w/a DJ'd brunch party.
Sightseeing
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StArchitecturally beautiful with something for everyone.
Strivers' Row
One of the most breathtaking and historical sights in New York City.
26 locals recommend
1047 Amsterdam Ave
1047 Amsterdam AvenueOne of the most breathtaking and historical sights in New York City.
Astor Row Houses
Beautiful brownstone neighborhood facing Marcus Garvey Park. Summer Concert Series in the newly rehabbed Amphitheater.
14 locals recommend
Mount Morris Park West
Mount Morris Park WestBeautiful brownstone neighborhood facing Marcus Garvey Park. Summer Concert Series in the newly rehabbed Amphitheater.
Historic home of Alexander Hamilton. Find out the history behind the smash Broadway musical Hamilton. Plus the tickets are way cheaper.
175 locals recommend
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StHistoric home of Alexander Hamilton. Find out the history behind the smash Broadway musical Hamilton. Plus the tickets are way cheaper.
Parks & Nature
Historic Romanesque and Medieval Architecture and stunning views.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrHistoric Romanesque and Medieval Architecture and stunning views.
You don’t technically have to leave the city to find a scenic hiking spot—simply take the 1 train to the end of the line, hop out near Van Cortlandt Park, and find the trail you want to take. There are a few within the park: The Putnam Trail is a 1.5-mile loop that’s billed as “the perfect place to begin hiking” at Van Cortlandt, according to the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park, thanks to its relatively easy terrain. Those in search of a bigger challenge can try the 1.5-mile John Muir Trail, which traverses the park from east to west and covers some relatively steep terrain.
33 locals recommend
Van Cortlandt Park - 242 St station
You don’t technically have to leave the city to find a scenic hiking spot—simply take the 1 train to the end of the line, hop out near Van Cortlandt Park, and find the trail you want to take. There are a few within the park: The Putnam Trail is a 1.5-mile loop that’s billed as “the perfect place to begin hiking” at Van Cortlandt, according to the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park, thanks to its relatively easy terrain. Those in search of a bigger challenge can try the 1.5-mile John Muir Trail, which traverses the park from east to west and covers some relatively steep terrain.
Food Scene
Authentic pizza, Italian food and easy vibes. The bartenders and very friendly and make great specialty cocktails. Happy Hour 5-7.
105 locals recommend
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdAuthentic pizza, Italian food and easy vibes. The bartenders and very friendly and make great specialty cocktails. Happy Hour 5-7.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdBest cookies and banana bread on the planet.
A good place to order in from. Delicious food. Homemade Panini, Baguettes, Croissants and burgers.
B & K French Cuisine
2167 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdA good place to order in from. Delicious food. Homemade Panini, Baguettes, Croissants and burgers.
Lee Lee's Baked Goods
283 W 118th StGood old fashioned bread pudding and homemade Rugelagh.
Hip, bohemian restaurant & bar offering chai, creative Indian fusion fare & occasional live music. There is a beautiful backyard and the food and decor are divine.
40 locals recommend
Chaiwali
West 124th StreetHip, bohemian restaurant & bar offering chai, creative Indian fusion fare & occasional live music. There is a beautiful backyard and the food and decor are divine.
Arts & Culture
The permanent Dinosaur Exhibit is everything. It never gets old. Has performances and special exhibits.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestThe permanent Dinosaur Exhibit is everything. It never gets old. Has performances and special exhibits.
Largest library of Black Culture in the World.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdLargest library of Black Culture in the World.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveIf you are in town on a Wednesday evening, Apollo Theater's Amateur Night is legendary fun.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StIf you are in town on a Wednesday evening, Apollo Theater's Amateur Night is legendary fun.
Shopping
Unique gifts. a breath of fresh air from all of the generic box stores that are popping up in the neighborhood.
20 locals recommend
NiLu Gift Boutique
191 Malcolm X BlvdUnique gifts. a breath of fresh air from all of the generic box stores that are popping up in the neighborhood.
A full range of unique African products from clothing to art, soaps and furniture.
38 locals recommend
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
52 W 116th StA full range of unique African products from clothing to art, soaps and furniture.
Essentials
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StGreat for quick grocery shopping. Whole Foods will open Summer 2017. Stays open until 11:00PM.
162 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayGreat for quick grocery shopping. Whole Foods will open Summer 2017. Stays open until 11:00PM.
CVS Pharmacy
241 W 57th StBed Bath & Beyond
1932 BroadwayGreat for batteries, charge cords and essentials.