Harlem

Where music, history and soul meet

Photo: Brittany Petronella

Ever since the Harlem Renaissance—an early 20th-century boom in music, literature, dance and art—this neighborhood has been synonymous with Black culture. This shows up in cultural institutions, restaurants and many other attractions that populate the area. Explore the past, and savor the present, when you take the A train (and others) uptown.

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.

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ItineraryHarlem

One Night in Harlem

Your uptown evening plans—sorted.

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.

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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.

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Dawoud Bey’s Harlem, USA

Forty years since the photo series premiered, it still reflects a dynamic Harlem community.

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Museums & Galleries
Harlem

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

This library is devoted to the experiences of people of African descent throughout the world.

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.

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Harlem

Melba’s

Restaurateur Melba Wilson says she is "born, bread and buttered" in Harlem.

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Restaurants
Harlem

Archer & Goat

An intimate global restaurant in Harlem serves impressive cocktails.

Dinosaur Barbecue
Restaurants
Harlem

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.

TAKE A TOUR OF HARLEM

These tour companies know the ins and outs of uptown. Consider a guided tour to deepen your Harlem experience.

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Attractions & Tours
Harlem

Welcome To Harlem

Welcome to Harlem is a full-service tour company that provides custom and educational tours, weekly jazz, and annual gospel concerts.

Attractions & Tours
Harlem

Harlem One Stop

Harlem is home to art, music, dance and history, and Harlem One Stop is your gateway to all of it.

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Attractions & Tours
New York City

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.

MOMENTS IN HARLEM

Harlem's personality shines year-round. Immerse yourself in the storied neighborhood with our photo slideshow.

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BROWSE ALL HARLEM

Find a wide array of neighborhood shops, attractions, restaurants and more below.

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