Things to do in harlem at night

Whenever I have a tour guest ask for a recommendation of a neighborhood to visit while in NYC, I will almost always answer, “Harlem!”

Full disclosure: this is the neighborhood I have called my home for almost all of my adult life.

So I am a little biased. 

But I know that I am not alone in thinking that Harlem is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city, and should not be missed!

This post covers things to do in Harlem, NYC.

I will include the best things to see and do, where to eat, hear live music, and how to attend a gospel service.

It’s a bustling neighborhood rich with history, art, architecture, culture and…great food!

(Come to Harlem hungry…trust me on this.)

Below I will tell you about the places I think one must visit in Harlem.

Many of these are stops on our Harlem Walking Tour. 

I almost always recommend a tour for folks visiting Harlem for the first time. 

It is a massive neighborhood, and there is so much to know about it. 

A tour will give you the best introduction to the area.

In this video, Derri

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