Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
One of the best museums in New York City. It has a very expansive collection.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the best museums in New York City. It has a very expansive collection.
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveGreat museum, which often host film festivals.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaWorld class performances
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 W 125th StGreat collection of modern African American Art.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetFree on Fridays
World class concert venue, and host to the Radio City Rockettes concerts during the Christmas holidays.
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveWorld class concert venue, and host to the Radio City Rockettes concerts during the Christmas holidays.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveOne of many museum along "Museum Mile".
Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaBest opera venue in New York City
Sightseeing
The design consists of a Romanesque interior with Byzantine overtones and an exterior with many Gothic elements: stained glass windows, rose window, paul winter consort, pipe organ and bronze doors.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe design consists of a Romanesque interior with Byzantine overtones and an exterior with many Gothic elements: stained glass windows, rose window, paul winter consort, pipe organ and bronze doors.
There is a 1.58-mile (2.54 km) jogging track around the reservoir, and it is encircled by the park's bridle trail.
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
There is a 1.58-mile (2.54 km) jogging track around the reservoir, and it is encircled by the park's bridle trail.
Theater District
Often referred to as the center of the world.
See the Christmas tree, go ice skating from November - January, view a live taping of the "Today Show" or just hang out - great for people watching.
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaSee the Christmas tree, go ice skating from November - January, view a live taping of the "Today Show" or just hang out - great for people watching.
Largest mausoleum in North America; final resting place of General/18th US President/8th NRA President – Ulysses S. Grant, & his wife Julia Dent Grant. Host a Jazz concert series in the summer.
144 locals recommend
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveLargest mausoleum in North America; final resting place of General/18th US President/8th NRA President – Ulysses S. Grant, & his wife Julia Dent Grant. Host a Jazz concert series in the summer.
Food Scene
Wonderful eclectic menu (Southern/Swedish cuisine) from Marcus Samuelson. Make a reservation before you arrive in NYC. Also check out his other restaurant Aquavit (Swedish cuisine) in midtown.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveWonderful eclectic menu (Southern/Swedish cuisine) from Marcus Samuelson. Make a reservation before you arrive in NYC. Also check out his other restaurant Aquavit (Swedish cuisine) in midtown.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StOne of two nearby
Great weekend brunch, moules et frites and a wonderful elderberry martini. The menu changes occasionally.
29 locals recommend
Le Monde Restaurant NYC
2885 BroadwayGreat weekend brunch, moules et frites and a wonderful elderberry martini. The menu changes occasionally.
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
2223 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat coconut shrimp; great cocktails!!
Ottomanelli's Wine & Burger Bar
1325 5th AvenueSteaks, burgers, pastas and 5 TV screens
Sarabeth's
381 Park Avenue SouthWonderful breakfast and weekend brunch spot. Can get really busy.
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdStart your Harlem Pub Crawl here.
Great Italian restaurant in Harlem with an equally great pizza shop next door.
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Great Italian restaurant in Harlem with an equally great pizza shop next door.
Known as Cafeteria by New Yorkers. Located at 119 7th Ave, New York 10011 (@17th St). (212) 414-1717. Open 24 hrs; great food, cocktails and great people watching.
12 locals recommend
Peter McManus Cafe
152 7th AveKnown as Cafeteria by New Yorkers. Located at 119 7th Ave, New York 10011 (@17th St). (212) 414-1717. Open 24 hrs; great food, cocktails and great people watching.
Bar Boulud
1900 BroadwayGreat restaurant - food, pastry, cocktails, gelato!!!
Located in the former Mojo's space, this is a classic French Bistro with a modern twist. Food, cocktails & music collide for a memorable lunch/dinner experience.
39 locals recommend
Bunz
185 St Nicholas AveLocated in the former Mojo's space, this is a classic French Bistro with a modern twist. Food, cocktails & music collide for a memorable lunch/dinner experience.
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Great Italian Restaurant at 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat Ethiopian Cuisine!
This place has a reputation for amazing food, phenomenal shows and a great atmosphere. But, it's a small space and does get very crowded. Prepare to wait, or go at an off time to get a good table.
49 locals recommend
B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StThis place has a reputation for amazing food, phenomenal shows and a great atmosphere. But, it's a small space and does get very crowded. Prepare to wait, or go at an off time to get a good table.
Haven't been to this restaurant as yet, but it's been highly recommended by my foodie friends.
35 locals recommend
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardHaven't been to this restaurant as yet, but it's been highly recommended by my foodie friends.
Jado aka Nobu uptown offers great sushi in Harlem! They also own a wine store - The Winery - just down the street. They host weekly events, early bird dinners at 15% off and Happy Hour.
53 locals recommend
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardJado aka Nobu uptown offers great sushi in Harlem! They also own a wine store - The Winery - just down the street. They host weekly events, early bird dinners at 15% off and Happy Hour.
Excellent, authentic Senegalese cuisine! I've been told by many experts of African fare that it's the BEST Senegalese restaurant in NYC.
18 locals recommend
Africa Kine
2267 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdExcellent, authentic Senegalese cuisine! I've been told by many experts of African fare that it's the BEST Senegalese restaurant in NYC.
Harlem Bar-B-Q
2367 Frederick Douglass BlvdDecent BBQ joint.
A bit expensive, but toppings like jalapeño-marinated skirt steak & sauteed garlic shrimp sets this place apart from Dominoes.
50 locals recommend
Bad Horse Pizza
2224 Frederick Douglass BoulevardA bit expensive, but toppings like jalapeño-marinated skirt steak & sauteed garlic shrimp sets this place apart from Dominoes.
Service: sometimes ok, sometimes horrible... Food: Beyond great, so I continue to go! Pack your patience when you visit this restaurant and focus on the food.
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StService: sometimes ok, sometimes horrible... Food: Beyond great, so I continue to go! Pack your patience when you visit this restaurant and focus on the food.
GREAT Indian restaurant in Harlem and the prices are quite reasonable.
23 locals recommend
Maharaja Palace
2113 Frederick Douglass BlvdGREAT Indian restaurant in Harlem and the prices are quite reasonable.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StCappuccinos, Lattes, Wi-Fi and electrical outlets for your laptop.
Clinton St. Baking Co. offers a seasonal, locally sourced menu to this certified “green” restaurant near Columbia Univ. Checkout their pancake special on M-F from 8am to 9am.
103 locals recommend
Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayClinton St. Baking Co. offers a seasonal, locally sourced menu to this certified “green” restaurant near Columbia Univ. Checkout their pancake special on M-F from 8am to 9am.
Everything Else
One of 8 ivy league universities in the US. New York is the only state with 2 ivy league universities.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayOne of 8 ivy league universities in the US. New York is the only state with 2 ivy league universities.
One of two skating rings in Central Park. During the summer months, it is converted to a public swimming pool.
32 locals recommend
Lasker Rink
110 Lenox AveOne of two skating rings in Central Park. During the summer months, it is converted to a public swimming pool.
Wells Fargo Bank
3814 Bergenline Ave24-hr ATM Service
Keep up with your yoga workout while on vacation. This studio is large, clean and 5 minutes walk away.
48 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Harlem
518 W 145th StKeep up with your yoga workout while on vacation. This studio is large, clean and 5 minutes walk away.
Open practically 24/7 - no judgment workout zone. If you're not a member, you can probably get a 1 week membership for $22.
103 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayOpen practically 24/7 - no judgment workout zone. If you're not a member, you can probably get a 1 week membership for $22.
Mount Sinai
1468 Madison AveWorld renown hospital with emergency room is 5 minutes walk away.
CVS
115 W 125th StPharmacy - 10 mins walk away
Forever Lucky Nail & Spa
6 E 116th StGreat fairly inexpensive nail salon.
1320 Madison Ave
1320 Madison AvenueGreat Nail Salon & Spa nearby!!!
Essentials
Organic Supermarket with in-house Jamba Juice, Pub (great beer and grub), Sushi Bar and Coffee Shop.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StOrganic Supermarket with in-house Jamba Juice, Pub (great beer and grub), Sushi Bar and Coffee Shop.
Great supermarket - a short bus ride away, but also worth the 20 min walk. There a lots of great bars, and restaurants along the way.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat supermarket - a short bus ride away, but also worth the 20 min walk. There a lots of great bars, and restaurants along the way.
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayThis supermarket is 5 mins walk away.
Shopping
Not open 24/7 but friendly and less crowded that the 5th Avenue/59 Street location.
61 locals recommend
Apple Upper West Side
1981 BroadwayNot open 24/7 but friendly and less crowded that the 5th Avenue/59 Street location.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the many great bars in Harlem!! Really fun place to go during Oktoberfest.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardOne of the many great bars in Harlem!! Really fun place to go during Oktoberfest.
Moca is a restaurant, bar and sorta nightclub. Decent spot in Harlem to hang out, eat, drink and listen to music...
22 locals recommend
Moca Bar and Lounge
2210 Frederick Douglass BlvdMoca is a restaurant, bar and sorta nightclub. Decent spot in Harlem to hang out, eat, drink and listen to music...