Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Strivers' Row
Beautiful & Historic Neighborhood
The Secret Garden of Central Park. A must visit that only few locals and tour guides know about. Unbeknownst Beauty!
159 locals recommend
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveThe Secret Garden of Central Park. A must visit that only few locals and tour guides know about. Unbeknownst Beauty!
Largest Gothic church in the world. An architectural marvel whether you are religious or not.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveLargest Gothic church in the world. An architectural marvel whether you are religious or not.
Enjoy a beautiful day on the Quad of one of America's prestigious universities.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayEnjoy a beautiful day on the Quad of one of America's prestigious universities.
Only a 10 min. train ride from our spiritual studio. And some of the best exhibits offered in the world!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestOnly a 10 min. train ride from our spiritual studio. And some of the best exhibits offered in the world!
Food Scene
Chez Jacob
2479 Frederick Douglass BlvdDelicious Senegalese food and vibrant atmosphere.
Vegan, Organic food and juices. A staple in the conscious community of Harlem. Rastafari!
23 locals recommend
Uptown Veg
52 E 125th StVegan, Organic food and juices. A staple in the conscious community of Harlem. Rastafari!
Newest, hottest restaurant in Harlem made popular by President Obama's visit when he was first elected president.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveNewest, hottest restaurant in Harlem made popular by President Obama's visit when he was first elected president.
The most popular family run, Soul food restaurant in Harlem. Though Ms. Sylvia transitioned several years ago, the family is still going strong, providing soul nourishing comfort food.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThe most popular family run, Soul food restaurant in Harlem. Though Ms. Sylvia transitioned several years ago, the family is still going strong, providing soul nourishing comfort food.
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdOne of our favorite brunch locations.
The reopening of this historic landmark, symbolizes the Renaissance of Harlem. Fine dining, live jazz and a sultry atmosphere. Enjoy and Indulge.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StThe reopening of this historic landmark, symbolizes the Renaissance of Harlem. Fine dining, live jazz and a sultry atmosphere. Enjoy and Indulge.
Everything Else
In case you would like to go swimming, take a fitness class, meet some locals or play basketball. The Y is a great space.
11 locals recommend
Harlem YMCA Health Club
180 W 135th StIn case you would like to go swimming, take a fitness class, meet some locals or play basketball. The Y is a great space.
World renown library for art, artifacts, events and researching the African Diaspora.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdWorld renown library for art, artifacts, events and researching the African Diaspora.
New York City's first University. A beautiful campus only steps through St. Nicholas Park that offers Pre-War architecture and collegiate atmosphere.
166 locals recommend
The City College of New York
160 Convent AveNew York City's first University. A beautiful campus only steps through St. Nicholas Park that offers Pre-War architecture and collegiate atmosphere.
Jahlookova
51 E 125th StOrganic West Indian Juices, Vegan offerings and Irie Vibes! Jah Bless!
The best Rugelach in New York City. By a few and you'll agree.
35 locals recommend
Lee Lee's Baked Goods
283 W 118th StThe best Rugelach in New York City. By a few and you'll agree.
Arts & Culture
Harlem's best kept secret for live performances, events and dances. It's a beautiful event space, located in a renovated water pump house. Absolute Beauty!
6 locals recommend
Harlem Stage
150 Convent AveHarlem's best kept secret for live performances, events and dances. It's a beautiful event space, located in a renovated water pump house. Absolute Beauty!
World Famous! Every Wednesday night, they still host Amateur Night. The same show that Michael Jackson, James Brown, Stevie Wonder and countless others, received their introductions to the world!
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StWorld Famous! Every Wednesday night, they still host Amateur Night. The same show that Michael Jackson, James Brown, Stevie Wonder and countless others, received their introductions to the world!
Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StNightly Live Jazz. One of our last standing Jazz institutions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best World Music venue in New York City! A tribute to Fela Kuti. Filled with all colors, shapes and sizes. A true melting pot resembling the new Harlem Renaissance.
227 locals recommend
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdBest World Music venue in New York City! A tribute to Fela Kuti. Filled with all colors, shapes and sizes. A true melting pot resembling the new Harlem Renaissance.
If you're into the bar/social scene, then this is where you'll want to be. Harlem's newest & hottest sports bar.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdIf you're into the bar/social scene, then this is where you'll want to be. Harlem's newest & hottest sports bar.
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLive Jazz and Blues. A nice mix of locals and visitors.
Shopping
Pick up great quality, authentic Harlem made apparel from this locally-owned shop.
9 locals recommend
Harlem Underground
20 E 125th StPick up great quality, authentic Harlem made apparel from this locally-owned shop.
The best hat craftsman in America! Hands down, Brother Bunn keeps tradition alive by making all his own hats by hand and to top it off, everything is a Classic Original at an affordable price!
Hats By Bunn Inc
2283 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThe best hat craftsman in America! Hands down, Brother Bunn keeps tradition alive by making all his own hats by hand and to top it off, everything is a Classic Original at an affordable price!
Essentials
Best organic market in New York City. Anything and everything you need food wise you can find at Fairway. Plus, it sits right on the Hudson River, so enjoy the views of New Jersey while you're there.
217 locals recommend
Fairway Market 125th Street
2328 12th AveBest organic market in New York City. Anything and everything you need food wise you can find at Fairway. Plus, it sits right on the Hudson River, so enjoy the views of New Jersey while you're there.
Take the C or 2/3 train to Trader Joe's and find out why it's New Yorkers favorite affordable-quality food shopping store.
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdTake the C or 2/3 train to Trader Joe's and find out why it's New Yorkers favorite affordable-quality food shopping store.