Sightseeing

 

Within minutes of Efuru Guest House & Suites, by bus, subway, car service/taxi, or on foot, lies a wealth of cultural and historic attractions, ranging from the world-famous Apollo Theater and The Cotton Club, to a wide spectrum of of popular eating and drinking establishments including Mobay's, Lenox Lounge, The Hudson River Cafe and Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (and many, many more).

 

If its shopping you are interested in, Harlem boasts some of the most eclectic and varied shopping in the entire city - from intimate boutiques to major department stores and even hard-to-resist sidewalk vendors of everything under the Sun.

 

From Efuru Guest House & Suites it is just a short ride by cab or public transportation to the canyons of Midtown, where unique shopping on Fifth Avenue, 57th Street, or Madison Avenue can be found.

 

A multitude of churches of every denomination can be found in Harlem, including the famous Abyssinian Baptist Church (this year celebrating their 200th anniversary) and the Cathedral of St. John The Devine. Guided tours on foot and by double-decker bus are available 7-days a week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please check out some of our favorites, below:

Apollo Theater
www.apollotheater.org
253 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-531-5300

 

Abyssinian Baptist Church
www.abyssinian.org
132 Odell Clark Place(138th Street), New York, NY 10030
t: 212-862-7474

 

The Cotton Club
www.cottonclub-newyork.com
656 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-663-7980

 

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
www.dinosaurbarbque.com
646 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-694-1777

 

Harlem Heritage Tours
Historical walking and bus tours
www.harlemheritage.com
104 Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox Avenue), New York, NY 10026
t: 212-280-7888

 

Hudson River Cafe
Sophisticated Restaurant and Lounge
www.hudsonrivercafe.com
697 West 133rd Street, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-491-9111

 

Lenox Lounge
Historic Harlem Jazz Club and Restaurant
www.lenoxlounge.com
288 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-427-0253

 

MoBay Uptown Restaurant
Colorful Harlem Restaurant and Bar
www.mobayrestaurant.com
17 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
t: 212-876-9300

 

Native Restaurant
Eclectic menu and clientele. Very popular
www.harlemnativenyc.com
161 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
t: 212-665-2525

 

'N' Harlem New York
Upscale Mens' and Womens' Fashion Boutique
www.nharlemnewyork.com
114 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
t: 212-961-1036

 

Settepani Bakery & Café
A gathering place for great food and conversation
www.settepani.com
196 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
t: 917-492-4806