The 10 Best Things to do in Central Harlem, New York (NY)

April 10, 2022 Sheron Bogner

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City

1. Kelly Temple

10 E 130th St Harlem, New York City, NY 10037-3707 +1 212-289-9618 http://www.kellytemplecogic.org/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Kelly Temple

One of the Harlem churches in which inspiring gospel music is an integral part of the sermon.

2. Shiloh Baptist Church

2226 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York City, NY 10027-7892 +1 212-234-0440
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Shiloh Baptist Church

3. Bill's Place

148 W 133rd St, New York City, NY 10030-3300 +1 212-281-0777 [email protected] http://www.billsplaceharlem.com/
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Bill's Place

If you want to step back into a bygone era of the small, cozy elbow touching Harlem parlor, with live "in your face" outrageous jazz musicians, you must come to see Bill Saxton, international world class sax man and lead of the Harlem All Stars

Reviewed By bsmmsbsm

Watched Patience Higgins lead a quartet tonight and left with overcome expectations and a big smile on my face. All four musicians were incredibly talented. I had seen Marcio before and love him and was blown away by the drummer, I feel terrible as I forgot his name, memorable with and without one!

4. Cathedral Church of St. Thomas the Apostle

147 W 144th St Harlem, New York City, NY 10030-1301 +1 212-234-3232 http://www.stthomaslccchurchny.org
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Cathedral Church of St. Thomas the Apostle

5. Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church

2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York City, NY 10027-3628 +1 212-864-5744 http://facebook.com/greaterzionhillbaptistchurchyouthministry
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Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church

6. Bed of Nails

2272 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York City, NY 10030-3007 +1 212-694-2200 [email protected] http://www.bedofnailsnyc.com/
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Bed of Nails

7. Greater Central Baptist Church

2152 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10037-3401 +1 212-234-3828 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/greatercentral.baptistchurch/
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Greater Central Baptist Church

8. NYC GoGreen Tours

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NYC GoGreen Tours

We want you to return home with a positive image of the rich history, people, and pop culture that makes NYC the most incredible city in the world. Our tours to be the most memorable part of your vacation in a positive way.

9. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem, New York City, NY 10037-1801 +1 212-491-2200 http://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schomburg
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.

Reviewed By solotravellerfemale - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Schomburg is bang opposite 135 St Station so easy to get to. I am soo happy that I visited it. Langton Hughes' ashes are buried on the ground floor with a mosaic of the rivers to depict his most famous poem. Very, very informative museum above and one can't help feel so proud of the contribution of African Americans yet sad and angry that this is not celebrated acknowledged and taught enough. Every racist white American should visit it... might help him see the people he despises in a new light There are clean washrooms and water fountains which are blessings. The staff is friendly, informed and willing to help. The gift shop has a great array of books by black authors(Yay!), tee shirts, bags and a few souvenirs that were too expensive in mho.

10. Taste Harlem Food & Cultural Tours

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Taste Harlem Food & Cultural Tours

Taste Harlem Food and Cultural Tours is tour company created to offer unique tours of Harlem, by introducing NYC residents and visitors to Harlem culture by way of its food, art and history. Daily tours will allow food, art and history enthusiasts to “taste Harlem”. No other tour companies are offering art gallery tours or food tasting tours in Harlem. We explore the unexplored spaces and places that are not typically in the tour guide books.

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