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This darling wine store is located on corner of building. The employees are very knowledgable & for a smaller shop, BTL has an impressive range of wines, and does a great job rotating in new options.
19 locals recommend
BTL Harlem
311 W 127th StThis darling wine store is located on corner of building. The employees are very knowledgable & for a smaller shop, BTL has an impressive range of wines, and does a great job rotating in new options.
Great space, amazing teachers, an all around great experience and one of my favorite yoga studios in the city! They offer day passes and some FREE weekend classes.
16 locals recommend
Unity Yoga
350 St Nicholas AveGreat space, amazing teachers, an all around great experience and one of my favorite yoga studios in the city! They offer day passes and some FREE weekend classes.
The wildly popular Levain Bakery has been drawing the pastry-loving masses since 1995. You'll find their massive, chunky cookies in homespun flavors like chocolate chip walnut & oatmeal raisin
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe wildly popular Levain Bakery has been drawing the pastry-loving masses since 1995. You'll find their massive, chunky cookies in homespun flavors like chocolate chip walnut & oatmeal raisin
The largest church in the United States; Built as a "house of prayer for all nations," it is welcoming to visitors and even has interesting tours for those who want to learn about its history.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe largest church in the United States; Built as a "house of prayer for all nations," it is welcoming to visitors and even has interesting tours for those who want to learn about its history.
The first African-American Baptist Church in New York state. The Gospel Worship Services is very popular with tourists. You can visit the 11am service on Sunday (on a first-come, first-served basis)
94 locals recommend
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StThe first African-American Baptist Church in New York state. The Gospel Worship Services is very popular with tourists. You can visit the 11am service on Sunday (on a first-come, first-served basis)
Food Scene
Amazing FRENCH restaurant just steps away! The atmosphere is amazing. Rustic decor, awesome music and vibe. I love that the fact that all the staff speak both french & english. Food is great too!
210 locals recommend
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveAmazing FRENCH restaurant just steps away! The atmosphere is amazing. Rustic decor, awesome music and vibe. I love that the fact that all the staff speak both french & english. Food is great too!
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson. The President and his wife had dinner there last year.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AvePopular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson. The President and his wife had dinner there last year.
Famous soul-food restaurant.The restaurant attracts a clientele that ranges from Harlem locals to visiting celebrities. Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Caroline Kennedy, Magic Johnson, & Barack Obama.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdFamous soul-food restaurant.The restaurant attracts a clientele that ranges from Harlem locals to visiting celebrities. Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Caroline Kennedy, Magic Johnson, & Barack Obama.
Sightseeing
This IVY league school is about 10 blocks away. Great restaurants and bards in near by.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayThis IVY league school is about 10 blocks away. Great restaurants and bards in near by.
A music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StA music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent.
This is must do if it is your first time in NY.
It's only short 15 min subway ride from my apartment.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
This is must do if it is your first time in NY.
It's only short 15 min subway ride from my apartment.
Take in the view from Top of the Rock, tour Radio City Music Hall, skate on the iconic rink, and more. Just a short 15 min subway ride from my apartment
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaTake in the view from Top of the Rock, tour Radio City Music Hall, skate on the iconic rink, and more. Just a short 15 min subway ride from my apartment
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001 and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StThe National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001 and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993.
Entertainment & Activities
The south end of the park is just 1 block away from the apartment. There is FREE often events going on during the summer. Great place for a jog or walk.
142 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceThe south end of the park is just 1 block away from the apartment. There is FREE often events going on during the summer. Great place for a jog or walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat place to watch a game or hang out with friends.
Moca Bar and Lounge
2210 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis bar/lounge is small but a neighborhood staple.
Arts & Culture
Theater District
This is where you should go to catch a Broadway Show