Harlem
Where music, history and soul meet
EXPLORE THINGS TO DO IN HARLEM
These neighborhood guides will lead you to incredible cuisine, historic sights, contemporary attractions and great spots for a night out.
Black-Owned Harlem Itinerary
Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this vibrant and historic Manhattan neighborhood.
Harlem Renaissance in NYC
To mark the centennial of the Harlem Renaissance, visit some of the sites where cultural change happened.
Apollo Theater
The landmark theater, home to a weekly Amateur Night, is where many stars launched their careers.
CHECK OUT HARLEM’S CULTURAL SITES
For more than a century, Harlem has helped define artistic styles and cultural movements, whether in jazz, hip-hop, poetry or fashion.
10 Apollo Theater Hip-Hop Moments
Harlem’s famous stage has been the site of landmark performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Lil Wayne and other hip-hop stars.
Dawoud Bey’s Harlem, USA
Forty years since the photo series premiered, it still reflects a dynamic Harlem community.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
This library is devoted to the experiences of people of African descent throughout the world.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Harlem's jazz museum offers music education and entertainment to its visitors.
Hamilton Grange
The onetime home of Alexander Hamilton features an exhibition gallery.
Abyssinian Baptist Church
This renowned Harlem church is a place for African American spirituality and community.
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling
Children and their families come here to meet working artists, play in art-making studios, see significant artwork and hear stories told in many forms.
WHERE TO EAT IN HARLEM
Savor the flavors at Harlem’s must-try restaurants, which range from Senegalese to soul food to seasonal takes on New American cuisine.
Melba’s
Restaurateur Melba Wilson says she is "born, bread and buttered" in Harlem.
Archer & Goat
An intimate global restaurant in Harlem serves impressive cocktails.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Harlem
Healthy portions of pork ribs, Texas-style brisket and pulled pork, along with plenty of cocktails and seasonal brews, are on the menu at this barbecue spot.
Sylvia's Restaurant
This world-famous Harlem soul food restaurant has become an NYC mainstay.
Red Rooster Harlem
Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant focuses on elevated American comfort food.
Bixi
Bixi offers dishes and drinks that are packed with unforgettable flavors and served by a knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Lido
James Beard Award–winning author Serena Bass, Lido's executive chef, creates unique twists on Northern Italian classics on Harlem's "Restaurant Row."
TAKE A TOUR OF HARLEM
These tour companies know the ins and outs of uptown. Consider a guided tour to deepen your Harlem experience.
Welcome To Harlem
Welcome to Harlem is a full-service tour company that provides custom and educational tours, weekly jazz, and annual gospel concerts.
Harlem One Stop
Harlem is home to art, music, dance and history, and Harlem One Stop is your gateway to all of it.
Inside Out Tours
Inside Out Tours provides off-the-beaten-path bus and walking tours of New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Harlem and Queens.
Hush Hip Hop Tours
Hush Hip Hop Tours aims to educate and entertain guests in the history of hip-hop, showing the evolution of a truly New York art form through the perspective of artists.
MOMENTS IN HARLEM
Harlem's personality shines year-round. Immerse yourself in the storied neighborhood with our photo slideshow.
BROWSE ALL HARLEM
Find a wide array of neighborhood shops, attractions, restaurants and more below.