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Harlem is unquestionably happening. Buoyed by an influx of former downtowners and emboldened by a tradition of culture and creativity, the neighborhood is chock-full of new high-end shops, restaurants, music halls and lounges and has added a bold, loft-style hotel, the Aloft Harlem. It's all part of the quarter's ongoing effort to establish itself as a must-visit Manhattan destination, even while it retains its distinctive character—which reveals itself in the historic churches, elegant row houses, unexpected parks and tiny home-cooking joints. Take advantage of activities that reflect the neighborhood's vibrancy, energy and diversity at the museums and theaters listed below, and then stay to enjoy nearby restaurants and clubs. It's all happening—uptown!

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destination: harlem – museum of the city of new york

Visit the Museum of the City of New York to learn about past eras, and dine out at Spanish Harlem's best restaurants.

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destination: harlem – apollo theater

See up-and-comers take the stage, and stay for the neighborhood's renowned eateries and music clubs, like Red Rooster and Showmans Jazz Club.

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destination: harlem – el museo del barrio

Head to cultural-arts haven El Museo del Barrio, and find Latin eats at neighboring restaurants, such as La Fonda Boricua.

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destination: harlem – harlem stage

Celebrate Black History Month by catching a Harlem Stage show, followed by dinner and drinks at local hotspots.

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destination: harlem – schomburg center for research in black culture

View scholar and activist Arturo Alfonso Schomburg's personal collection of art and artifacts, and then go for dinner at nearby spots like Miss Maude's Spoonbread Too.