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Harlem
, which stretches from the top of Central Park to the 140s, has long been
synonymous with racial conflict and urban deprivation, though as a visit will
reveal, that's only part of a much bigger picture, one often simplified and
jaundiced by some media hostility to the black culture here. Though Harlem has
its problems, it's a far less dangerous neighborhood than its reputation
suggests, especially in light of solid city and neighborhood improvement efforts
as of late. If you intend to tour Harlem, it will serve you well to feel
comfortable about where you're going beforehand, stick to the well-trodden
streets and be relaxed once there.
Continuing northwest,
Hamilton Heights
is largely residential, with an old Federal-style mansion. Further
uptown,
Washington Heights
is a patchy neighborhood with little in the way of attractions. You
still want to pass through because the
Cloisters Museum
, a mock-medieval monastery that holds the Metropolitan Museum's
superlative collection of medieval art, lies very near the top end of
the island.
Sunday
Gospel
Gospel music
tours are big business in Harlem, often pricey yet usually covering
transportation uptown and brunch afterwards. You can, however, easily go
it on your own. The choir at the Abyssinian Baptist Church is arguably
the best in the city, but others of note include Metropolitan Baptist
Church , 151 W 128th St at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (phone
212/663-8990), Mount Moriah , 2050 5th Ave between W 126th and
127th streets (phone 212/289-9448) and Mount Nebo ,1883 7th Ave at
W 114th St (phone 212/866-7880). Keep in mind that worship is taken
especially seriously, so dress accordingly
Exploring Harlem and N
Manhattan
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/ Astor
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Mark’s Place and Cooper Square
TriBeCa
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Municipal
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Woolworth building
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Hotel /
Chelsea Piers /
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