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Why go?

The neighborhood has been a breeding ground for some of the most important artistic movements of the last century. Iconic institutions like the Apollo Theater and the Lenox Lounge are still going strong, along with a new generation of jazz joints. The Studio Museum in Harlem and El Museo del Barrio often showcase the work of most prominent Harlem artists, past and present.

Tips

On Sundays during the summer, the Harlem Meer holds free concerts hosting a rotating lineup of gospel choirs and groups.

Harlem Week is an annual monthlong festival that occurs during August and includes events like Concert Under the Stars, Uptown Saturday Night, and the National Black College Fair & Expo that celebrate the area's heritage.

How To Get There:

B, C at Cathedral Pkwy./110th St.

2, 3 at 116th St.

4, 5, 6 at 125th St.

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Boundaries

From 96th St. & Central Park N. north to 155th St.

From the East River west to Morningside Ave./Hudson River (above 125th St.)

Useful Links

• Harlem Heritage
• Hot in Harlem
• Fodor's Guide to Harlem
• Wikipedia Entry: Harlem
• Uptown flavor
• Harlem Fur