Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
The Studio Museum is FREE to the public on Sundays!
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThe Studio Museum is FREE to the public on Sundays!
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest church of New York city founded by African-American residents. Known as the "Freedom Church" as it helped the slaves escape through the Underground Railroad.
Mother AME Zion Church
140 W 137th StMother A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest church of New York city founded by African-American residents. Known as the "Freedom Church" as it helped the slaves escape through the Underground Railroad.
El Museo del Barrio highlights the artistic contributions of Hispanic artists in New York and The United States
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveEl Museo del Barrio highlights the artistic contributions of Hispanic artists in New York and The United States
This is a beautiful park that connects Morningside Heights to the Harlem Valley. Columbia University is on the hill.
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Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveThis is a beautiful park that connects Morningside Heights to the Harlem Valley. Columbia University is on the hill.
The Best view of Manhattan is from Central Park North at 110th Street & Lenox Avenue
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Central Park North
Central Park NorthThe Best view of Manhattan is from Central Park North at 110th Street & Lenox Avenue
Lenox Avenue is also known as Malcolm X Boulevard for the assassinated civil rights leader.
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Malcolm X Boulevard
Malcolm X BoulevardLenox Avenue is also known as Malcolm X Boulevard for the assassinated civil rights leader.
This park, named for civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, is a block and a half away from the park. Hike up the hill for a view of Harlem.
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Parco Marcus Garvey
Mount Morris Park WestThis park, named for civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, is a block and a half away from the park. Hike up the hill for a view of Harlem.
This Museum is fantastic. Be sure to check out the Planetarium.
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Museo di Storia Naturale Americano
200 Central Park WestThis Museum is fantastic. Be sure to check out the Planetarium.
From the house, you can take the bus on Fifth Ave, a stroll in Central Park or the 6 train to 77th Street. It is a must see when in NYC!
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveFrom the house, you can take the bus on Fifth Ave, a stroll in Central Park or the 6 train to 77th Street. It is a must see when in NYC!
The Guggenheim Museum is another Must see in NYC. From the house you can stroll through Central Park, take the M1 down Fifth Ave or take the 4/5/6 train to 86th Street.
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Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveThe Guggenheim Museum is another Must see in NYC. From the house you can stroll through Central Park, take the M1 down Fifth Ave or take the 4/5/6 train to 86th Street.
Times Square! Catch a Broadway play or musical. For same day tickets, go to the TKTS booth on 49th Street
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Theater District
Times Square! Catch a Broadway play or musical. For same day tickets, go to the TKTS booth on 49th Street
There is a green market that hosts local farmers on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. To be seen, have a bite to eat at the legendary Coffee Shop. For vegetarians, I recommend Zen Palate.
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Union Square
There is a green market that hosts local farmers on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. To be seen, have a bite to eat at the legendary Coffee Shop. For vegetarians, I recommend Zen Palate.
Astor Place
Astor PlaceHeaded to the Village? Take the 6 train to Astor Place.
Washington Square is one big hang. Get a falafel at Mamoun's and cop a squat by the fountain. There might be a street performer or comedian entertaining the crowd.
Washington Square N
Washington Square is one big hang. Get a falafel at Mamoun's and cop a squat by the fountain. There might be a street performer or comedian entertaining the crowd.
Arts & Culture
The Apollo is a Harlem landmark theater that hosted African-American legends like Billie Holliday, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie. See America's next great talent at Amateur Night on Wednesdays.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StThe Apollo is a Harlem landmark theater that hosted African-American legends like Billie Holliday, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie. See America's next great talent at Amateur Night on Wednesdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great biergarden in West Harlem. There is a huge outdoor patio open in the summer-perfect for people watching
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdA great biergarden in West Harlem. There is a huge outdoor patio open in the summer-perfect for people watching
Food Scene
For a taste of Harlem Southern Style Soul food-this is a great place two blocks from the house.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdFor a taste of Harlem Southern Style Soul food-this is a great place two blocks from the house.
My wife and I frequent this restaurant on the weekends. Its a great place for brunch.
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Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdMy wife and I frequent this restaurant on the weekends. Its a great place for brunch.
Make my Cake is a great Harlem sweet shop. I highly recommend their red velvet cake.
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Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueMake my Cake is a great Harlem sweet shop. I highly recommend their red velvet cake.
Amy Ruth's is a great Soul Food Restaurant that is open 24hours on the weekends. They are best known for dishes named after famous African Americans.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StAmy Ruth's is a great Soul Food Restaurant that is open 24hours on the weekends. They are best known for dishes named after famous African Americans.
Marcus Samuelsson, winner of Top Chef, is serving up great food at Harlem's newest eatery-Red Rooster.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveMarcus Samuelsson, winner of Top Chef, is serving up great food at Harlem's newest eatery-Red Rooster.
This is Marcus Samuelsson's favorite restaurant in Harlem.
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Africa Kine
2267 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis is Marcus Samuelsson's favorite restaurant in Harlem.
Melba's is a classy restaurant with a great brunch menu on the weekends.
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Melba's
300 W 114th StMelba's is a classy restaurant with a great brunch menu on the weekends.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StThis is one of two Starbucks on 125th Street
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveIf crepes are what you crave check out Chez Lucienne
Native is another Harlem restaurant that has a nice weekend brunch.
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Native Restaurant
161 Malcolm X BoulevardNative is another Harlem restaurant that has a nice weekend brunch.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Williamsburg. (If you go for lunch try the fish sandwich.) Juliette is right off Bedford Ave, a main drag and in the middle of it all.
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Juliette
135 N 5th StThis is one of our favorite restaurants in Williamsburg. (If you go for lunch try the fish sandwich.) Juliette is right off Bedford Ave, a main drag and in the middle of it all.
If you are hanging out in the village, you MUST get a falafel at Mamoun's. The best in NYC hands down
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StIf you are hanging out in the village, you MUST get a falafel at Mamoun's. The best in NYC hands down
Shopping
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe has established iteslf as an important part of the commercial revival of Harlem, becoming the largest and best-known African-American bookstore in the country.
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
888 8th AvenueHue-Man Bookstore & Cafe has established iteslf as an important part of the commercial revival of Harlem, becoming the largest and best-known African-American bookstore in the country.
This outdoor market, named for Malcom X, is a great place to find artisenal items from the African Diaspora.
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1428 5th AveThis outdoor market, named for Malcom X, is a great place to find artisenal items from the African Diaspora.
Harlem Underground designs t-shirts and clothing for men, women and children inspired by urban fashion.
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Harlem Underground
20 E 125th StHarlem Underground designs t-shirts and clothing for men, women and children inspired by urban fashion.
House of Hoops
272 W 125th StFor a chance to check out the freshest footgear
Carol's Daughter sells all natural bath and body products. My wife's favorite is the Almond Cookie Souffle.
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Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StCarol's Daughter sells all natural bath and body products. My wife's favorite is the Almond Cookie Souffle.
NoLiTa is one of NYCs best neighborhoods for fashion and food. It is right next to SoHo. Amir and I like to eat at Delicatessen on Lafayette and Prince. From the house, take the 6 train to Spring St.
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Nolita
NoLiTa is one of NYCs best neighborhoods for fashion and food. It is right next to SoHo. Amir and I like to eat at Delicatessen on Lafayette and Prince. From the house, take the 6 train to Spring St.
Shopping, shopping and more shopping! To get here, take the 6train to Spring St.
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SoHo
Shopping, shopping and more shopping! To get here, take the 6train to Spring St.
Essentials
There is a 24hour Pathmark (supermarket) 2 blocks from the house and on the same corner as the 4/5/6 train.
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Pathmark
160 E 125th StThere is a 24hour Pathmark (supermarket) 2 blocks from the house and on the same corner as the 4/5/6 train.
This is a great local health food/organic food store. My wife and I shop here often.
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Wild Olive Market
This is a great local health food/organic food store. My wife and I shop here often.
Everything Else
Duane Reade is a pharmacy on the corner of 125th & Lexington Avenue. The 4/5/6 train is on the same corner
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Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayDuane Reade is a pharmacy on the corner of 125th & Lexington Avenue. The 4/5/6 train is on the same corner
The 2/3 train, or west side express is on the corner of 125th & Lenox Ave. There is also a Starbucks & a CVS Pharmacy
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CVS
115 W 125th StThe 2/3 train, or west side express is on the corner of 125th & Lenox Ave. There is also a Starbucks & a CVS Pharmacy
My wife's favorite structure in NYC is the Flatiron Building on 23rd St & Broadway. Try Shake Shack, a popular burger place in Madison Square Park. To get there, take the 6 train to 23rd Street.
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Flatiron District
My wife's favorite structure in NYC is the Flatiron Building on 23rd St & Broadway. Try Shake Shack, a popular burger place in Madison Square Park. To get there, take the 6 train to 23rd Street.
Macy's Herald Square! The biggest store in the world. Take the 2/3 train to 34th St.
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Macy's
151 W 34th StMacy's Herald Square! The biggest store in the world. Take the 2/3 train to 34th St.