Harlem Renaissance Essentials

Harlem Essential Information

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Harlem Schools

Harlem For Kids

East Harlem Community Site

The Apollo Theater

Dance Theater of Harlem

Museum of the City of New York

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Harlem Restaurants and Nightlife

Lenox Lounge: Enjoy a meal and great jazz at this famous Harlem landmark. Hang where Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane used to play.
288 Lenox Ave. at 125th St., 212-427-0253

Rao's: The famous (and notorious) Rao’s serves old-school Italian to New York notables and self-proclaimed gangsters.
455 E. 114th St. at Pleasant Ave., 212-722-6709

Bayou: New Orleans Creole in the heart of Harlem.
308 Lenox Ave. between 125th and 126th Sts., 212 426-3800

Sylvia’s: Sylvia’s soul food draws crowds of tourists and locals to Harlem.
328 Lenox Ave. between 126th and 127th Sts., 212-996-0660

The Cotton Club: Drink, eat, and dance at this famous Harlem Renaissance night spot.
W. 125th St.; 212-663-7980