Guidebook for New York
Shopping
Buy some comfortable sneakers to support all the walking you will do in this city.
8 locals recommend
House of Hoops
272 W 125th StBuy some comfortable sneakers to support all the walking you will do in this city.
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueDelicious, mouth-watering desserts
8th Avenue Deli
2268 Frederick Douglass BlvdConvenience Store
Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits
2239 Frederick Douglass BlvdBuy some bubbly to celebrate your time in nyc
Arts & Culture
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdWatch a popular movie
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StFamous Apollo Theather... singing "It's Showtime at
The Apollo"
Black art from all around the world. Also is the location of one of the 6 Official NYC Information Centers.
17 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 W 125th StBlack art from all around the world. Also is the location of one of the 6 Official NYC Information Centers.
West 120th Street
West 120th StreetTest
Everything Else
William Jefferson Clinton Office
55 W 125th StEx-President Clinton's Office
First Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat Gospel choir
Butler Hall
400 West 119th StreetFor Columbia University parents, this is the student dorm
One of the 8 Ivy League schools in the US with a beautiful main campus.
24 locals recommend
Columbia University School of the Arts
2960 BroadwayOne of the 8 Ivy League schools in the US with a beautiful main campus.
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdReally nice supermarket with everything you'll need.
8th Ave
2150 Frederick Douglass BoulevardCoffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, wifi
Food Scene
2264 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2264 Frederick Douglass BoulevardCoffee, breakfast sandwiches, doughnuts
B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StGreat Soul Food!
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdRestaurant/Bar with great American food
Really great restaurant. Even Obama has eaten here. Need a reservation, though; otherwise, there could be an hour or two wait for a table.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveReally great restaurant. Even Obama has eaten here. Need a reservation, though; otherwise, there could be an hour or two wait for a table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nectar
2235 Frederick Douglass BlvdWine Bar