After eating in one of the restaurants listed above, there are plenty of places to visit in Harlem. So I'm going to introduce you to 5 of them to make your trip more interesting.
Maybe the most famous attraction in Harlem is the Apollo Theater, which was built in 1914. It was renamed the Apollo in 1934, and it has hosted thousands of entertainers, musicians, and comedians that have elevated African American culture and arts on the world.
Alexander Hamilton liked so much Manhattan he decided to build a summer home there in 1802. Known as Hamilton Grange, it still stands today in St. Nicholas Park.
Visitors can explore the house and enjoy its mostly original features, as well as exhibits about Alexander Hamilton’s life and legacy.
Marcus Garvey Park is one of the largest parks in New York City. The park is named after the famous black political activist and leader Marcus Garvey. The park has playgrounds, a swimming pool, an orchestra for concerts and even a fire watchtower dating back to 1856.
Loren Schoenberg and Christian McBride are the directors of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, which is dedicated to the analysis of the history of jazz. The museum pays tribute to some of the most influential figures in Harlem jazz. Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk are names you may recognize in the exhibits.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and is located in Harlem. It is of outstanding architectural beauty and at 600 feet tall it surpasses other cathedrals in the world.