What's Harlem like?
In Harlem, you can spend time visit the art scene, live music and entertainment venues. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighbourhood. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Hamilton Heights Historic District and Strivers’ Row. There's plenty more to see, including Apollo Theater and Harlem YMCA.
How to get to Harlem
Flying to:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Harlem
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Harlem
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Harlem
Getting to Harlem on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.)
- 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.)
- 135 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd)
Things to see and do in and around Harlem
What to see in Harlem
- Harlem YMCA
- Black Gay & Lesbian Archive
- Hamilton Heights Historic District
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
- Strivers’ Row
Things to do in Harlem
- Apollo Theater
- Dempsey Theater
- The Jazz Museum in Harlem
- Studio Museum of Harlem
- Exhibit 1A Gallery
Other popular Harlem attractions
- Morningside Park
- St Paul Baptist Church
- Saint Philip's Episcopal Church
- Collyer Brothers Park
- Abyssinian Tot Lot