Neighborhood guide / Manhattan
Central Harlem, Manhattan
Explore Central Harlem, Manhattan with a neighborhood outline map, places to eat, parks and landmarks, and nearby transit.
Map of Central Harlem
● Guide locationP ParkT Rail station
Open street map and zoom in ↗Harlem Valley Garden is one public space to look for on your route. Check service to 135 St if you’re arriving by rail.
Where to start
Make time for the Apollo on 125th Street and plan a meal around one of Harlem’s longtime or newer restaurants.
Landmarks and public spaces
Parks and places to spend time
- Harlem Valley GardenW. 134th St. bet. Adam C Powell Blvd. and Lenox Ave.
- Elizabeth Langley Memorial GardenW. 137 St. bet. Lenox Ave. and Adam C Powell Blvd.
- Harlem Grown 134th Street Green HouseW. 134 St. bet. Adam C. Powell Blvd. and Lenox Ave.
Designated landmarks
- Young Men's Christian Association Building, Harlem Branch (now) Jackie Robinson YMCA Youth Center181 West 135Th Street
- Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church140 West 137Th Street
- Young Men's Christian Association Building, 135th Street Branch180 West 135Th Street
Public art and monuments
- Tree of Hope IIIAdam Clayton Powell Blvd. at 131st Street
- Bill "Bojangles" Robinson MuralBill "Bojangles" Robinson Playground
Restaurants and local hangouts
These nearby listings come from city records. Check current hours and menus before visiting.
Where to eat
- Exquisite VibezCaribbean · 2308 Ac Powell Boulevard
- Harlem NightsAmerican · 2361 7 Avenue
- Shrine / YatengaAfrican · 2269 7 Avenue
- Ponty BistroFrench · 144 West 139 Street
Cafés and bakeries
- Proof Coffee RoastersCoffee/Tea · 2286 7 Avenue
- FeaturingCoffee/Tea · 236 West 135 Street
Getting there
Explore nearby
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Map and listing sources
City Planning boundaries · Neighborhood names · City restaurant records · Parks · Designated landmarks · Public monuments · MTA stations