Places

Places to see in Harlem

Landmarks, parks, museums and historic sites, with a short note on why each matters.

Music venue Central Harlem

The legendary 125th Street stage where Amateur Night has run for decades.

Museum Central Harlem

A New York Public Library research centre and one of the world’s leading archives of Black history.

Place of worship Central Harlem

Founded in 1808; a landmark congregation in Harlem’s religious and civic life. Visitors: please follow the church’s guidance.

Park Central Harlem

A hilltop park with a historic fire watchtower, a pool and an amphitheatre.

Historic site Central Harlem

Rows of 1890s townhouses, part of the St. Nicholas Historic District.

Historic site Hamilton Heights

The country house of Alexander Hamilton, now run by the National Park Service.

Park East Harlem (El Barrio)

A lake and a formal garden at the north-east corner of Central Park.

Museum East Harlem (El Barrio)

A museum of Latin American and Caribbean art, founded in 1969.

Museum Central Harlem

A museum devoted to artists of African descent; check its site for its current location and hours.

Park West Harlem

A waterfront park on the Hudson with sports facilities and open space.

Historic site Central Harlem

The poet’s longtime home on East 127th Street (a landmark; a private residence, view from the street).

Park Sugar Hill

A hillside park along the edge of Sugar Hill, with steps, lawns and views.