Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great, spacious place to bring a computer to get work done or just sit with a book. Beautiful setting and great sandwiches! Free wi-fi.
31 locals recommend
Mist Harlem
46 W 116th StGreat, spacious place to bring a computer to get work done or just sit with a book. Beautiful setting and great sandwiches! Free wi-fi.
Sams Famous Pizzeria
150 E 116th StA great place to grab a slice!
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StChicken and waffles!
A world famous restaurant founded by Sylvia Woods, the "Queen of Soulfood", in 1962.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdA world famous restaurant founded by Sylvia Woods, the "Queen of Soulfood", in 1962.
Well-known outfit with a homestyle, Southern vibe for specialty cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes & pies.
46 locals recommend
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueWell-known outfit with a homestyle, Southern vibe for specialty cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes & pies.
Small counter-order place offering Caribbean-inspired fare. Real old-school!
67 locals recommend
Lolo's Seafood Shack
303 W 116th StSmall counter-order place offering Caribbean-inspired fare. Real old-school!
Small, wood-lined space serving a variety of ramens, including vegetarian broths, plus beer & sake.
137 locals recommend
Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 BroadwaySmall, wood-lined space serving a variety of ramens, including vegetarian broths, plus beer & sake.
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StNYC's most fresh and delectable Ethiopian food you can find.
A terrific taqueria, open 24/7. Tacos, burritos, and refreshing horchatas!
30 locals recommend
El Aguila
137 E 116th StA terrific taqueria, open 24/7. Tacos, burritos, and refreshing horchatas!
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake in northeast corner of Central Park. A nice place to walk to from the apartment!
86 locals recommend
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park NBeautiful lake in northeast corner of Central Park. A nice place to walk to from the apartment!
The Conservatory Garden is Central Park's six-acre formal garden. NYC isn't all a concrete jungle!
Conservatory Garden Center Fountain
The Conservatory Garden is Central Park's six-acre formal garden. NYC isn't all a concrete jungle!
Arts & Culture
NYC's only Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
182 locals recommend
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveNYC's only Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
A history and art museum, founded in 1923 to preserve and present the history of NYC, and its people.
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveA history and art museum, founded in 1923 to preserve and present the history of NYC, and its people.
Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th streets has been officially designated as the “Museum Mile” because of the vast richness and cultural diversity of the nine museums found there.
90 locals recommend
Museum Mile
Museum MileFifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th streets has been officially designated as the “Museum Mile” because of the vast richness and cultural diversity of the nine museums found there.
The largest art museum in the United States and one of the ten largest in the world.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe largest art museum in the United States and one of the ten largest in the world.
A NYC art museum with a focus on 20th- and 21st-century American art.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
A NYC art museum with a focus on 20th- and 21st-century American art.
One of Harlem's premier old school jazz clubs and a cultural landmark.
39 locals recommend
Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StOne of Harlem's premier old school jazz clubs and a cultural landmark.
A historical music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StA historical music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
Everything Else
Everything about Brooklyn Bridge Park is great, but this is my favorite pier! Sightseeing here is a highly recommended trip. The views of Manhattan are unbeatable and there's plenty to do.
10 locals recommend
Pier 2 Roller Rink
150 Furman StreetEverything about Brooklyn Bridge Park is great, but this is my favorite pier! Sightseeing here is a highly recommended trip. The views of Manhattan are unbeatable and there's plenty to do.
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayWorld-class jazz seven nights a week!
Shopping
Dollar Tree
1955 1st Ave.A discount store for household items. Forget anything? Go here!