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If you like to work out, inexpensive, modern gym, six blocks up Adam Clayton Ave, smack in the center of colorful and vibrant 125th St, home of the infamous Apollo Theatre. Offers tanning.
103 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayIf you like to work out, inexpensive, modern gym, six blocks up Adam Clayton Ave, smack in the center of colorful and vibrant 125th St, home of the infamous Apollo Theatre. Offers tanning.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveClose by beautiful landmark.
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
2223 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat, upscale place nearby to eat.
SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdOutdoor sidewalk seating, right down the block on Lenox.
One of the most famous theaters in America, where stars from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder have performed. Six blocks away.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StOne of the most famous theaters in America, where stars from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder have performed. Six blocks away.
Houses the New York studios of CNN and includes restaurants, a performance space, high end shops, a bookstore and a Whole Food grocery store in the lower level. Located next to Central Park.
112 locals recommend
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirHouses the New York studios of CNN and includes restaurants, a performance space, high end shops, a bookstore and a Whole Food grocery store in the lower level. Located next to Central Park.
One of the trendiest areas in Manhattan, great for shopping and trendy restaurants.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
One of the trendiest areas in Manhattan, great for shopping and trendy restaurants.
TriBeCa
Small, trendy and expensive area downtown.
Busy public park and shopping area, great for people watching, bargain hunting, outdoor street vendors, movies and other activities.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Busy public park and shopping area, great for people watching, bargain hunting, outdoor street vendors, movies and other activities.
That's where Samantha lives in the famous series Sex and the City. Very trendy New York neighborhood. Also home to the High Line, the second best fee ride in NYC. The first is the Staten Island Ferry.
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
That's where Samantha lives in the famous series Sex and the City. Very trendy New York neighborhood. Also home to the High Line, the second best fee ride in NYC. The first is the Staten Island Ferry.
East Village
Vive la Boheme! Think "Rent" the musical, hint, hint! ;-)
Best free and beautiful New York City ride, and yes you'll ride by the Statue of Liberty.
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryBest free and beautiful New York City ride, and yes you'll ride by the Statue of Liberty.
Good Underground Middle Eastern joint with live ethnic music and food. They have hookahs, art, music and food. In the basement it's like a speak-easy social club. Very fun. Not stuffy, eclectic.
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StGood Underground Middle Eastern joint with live ethnic music and food. They have hookahs, art, music and food. In the basement it's like a speak-easy social club. Very fun. Not stuffy, eclectic.
Food Scene
The cutest little restaurant hang-out in the neighborhood I usually take my friends for lunch to, right down the street from my house.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdThe cutest little restaurant hang-out in the neighborhood I usually take my friends for lunch to, right down the street from my house.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StA taste of Harlem. Amazing soul food, three blocks away.
Ok, I admit it, me personally, I love me some popeye's take out fried chicken.
74 locals recommend
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2300 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdOk, I admit it, me personally, I love me some popeye's take out fried chicken.
Eatery nyc
798 9th AvenueCool, trendy restaurant located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.
Legendary Harlem speakeasy, chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food to the neighborhood.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveLegendary Harlem speakeasy, chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food to the neighborhood.
The Standard Grill
848 Washington StChic (In) place at the Standard Hotel, MeatpackingDistrict.
TAO Uptown
42 E 58th StFor special, more grand occasions.
Vynl
756 9th AvenueOne of my favorites, hip, easy, cool, good food.
Blossom on Ninth
72 University PlaceGreat vegetarian restaurant in Chelsea.
Yatenga
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdAfrican music, French speaking West Africa.
Casa La Femme
140 Charles StHas belly dancers, male also. Egyptian/Maroccan.
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdWonderful Italian restaurant, great chef.
I like it a lot. Warm African homestyle vibe with a touch of class. You can sit outside and watch the scenery on Frederick Douglas.
85 locals recommend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdI like it a lot. Warm African homestyle vibe with a touch of class. You can sit outside and watch the scenery on Frederick Douglas.
Melba's
300 W 114th StDelicious Soul Food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a modern, hip dinner choice with friends, six blocks away on Lenox Ave, right across from the famous Red Rooster restaurant.
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a modern, hip dinner choice with friends, six blocks away on Lenox Ave, right across from the famous Red Rooster restaurant.
Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
420 Park Ave SNice, hot spot, Meatpacking District.
Shopping
Starbucks
301 W 145th StAlways convenient for good coffee and internet.
Don't be fooled, prices are lower than at Fine Fare Supermarket, but is a much nicer store, free delivery above $30.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StDon't be fooled, prices are lower than at Fine Fare Supermarket, but is a much nicer store, free delivery above $30.