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Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem
Harlem Holistic Center is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

1. Harlem Holistic Center

6.8
115 W 128th St (Lenox), New York, NY
Gym · Central Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Since (2) yoga studios have closed over the past year, this may offer one of the few meditative respites uptown. Hidden from most of the avenue chaos. The space is flexible for most uses. Kind staff.

Harlem Meer is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

2. Harlem Meer

E 110th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Lake · Central Park · 31 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: You won't find a swarm of map carriers like downtown, in this park. Come for solitude and peace. The occasional festival makes it's presence in summer months. Perfect for sky gazing and blade blazing.

Central Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

3. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Walk in the middle and city life is worlds away. Ponds, Trees, birds, squirrels, and we didn't even get to the zoo. A race around the park is great but not recommended at night. The perfect escape.

Marcus Garvey Park - Dog Run is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

4. Marcus Garvey Park - Dog Run

7.8
18 Mount Morris Park W (at E 120th St), New York, NY
Dog Park · Central Harlem · 5 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: With seperated space you'll have to figure if your canine is of handbag or cage status. The run draws those who are politically active and name drop at the spot of a dime. Well maintained by the park.

Morningside Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

5. Morningside Park

8.8
W 110th to W 123rd St (Morningside Dr & Manhattan Ave/Morningside Ave), New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 54 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Straddling Central Park, Columbia, & Central Harlem lies the perfect escape from other overrun parks nearby. Well maintained with a waterfall and duck pond with turtles & geese. Crowded on holidays.

Bikram Yoga - East Harlem is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

6. Bikram Yoga - East Harlem

4 E 116th St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Yoga Studio · East Harlem · 5 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: They call it yoga, but it's really a hot sauna work out. The moves don't quite flow but the devotees trying to gain flexibility and a cleanse will swear by it. Bring 2 towels, a mat and H2O or pay up.

St. Nicholas Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

7. St. Nicholas Park

8.6
St. Nicholas Ave (btwn 128th & 141st St), New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 25 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Be sure to check out the relocated Hamilton Mansion or you've missed the main attraction. Great views from above. Night hours have some undesirables. Day offers lots of sun. There is FINALLY a dogrun

West Harlem Piers Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

8. West Harlem Piers Park

8.9
Henry Hudson Pkwy (btwn St Clair Pl & W 135th St), Manhattan, NY
Park · 13 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Ferry service would benefit here , it's anyone's guess when that will happen. Stroll along here to make you forget the rent your paying to live near. Great for impromptu picnics. Watch the bike path!

Inwood Hill Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

9. Inwood Hill Park

9.3
Isham St (Indian Road), New York, NY
Park · Inwood · 53 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Is this still in New York? Those hills and green spaces will have you asking repeatedly. Great for kids and dogs. Team sports have their designated spaces so roam. The nabe youth may pounce w/o notice

The Cloisters is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

10. The Cloisters

9.2
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Got a date? Bring them here and you will earn another, as their romantic paths will surely seduce. The architecture is astounding and the view of the Palisades and the bridge alone is worth the visit.

Planet Fitness is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

11. Planet Fitness

7.3
208 W 125th St, New York, NY
Gym and Studio · Central Harlem · 90 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This is fitness priced for the new millennium economy. Locals sweat here for the affordability and access. With 2 locations just minutes of each other. No amenities but rock bottom prices. Very busy!

New York Sports Clubs is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

12. New York Sports Clubs

6.5
2311 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 125th St), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · Central Harlem · 44 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This gym preceded Planet Fitness, and the soon to come Blink, by some years. It constantly breaks sales and volume records and shows how busy peak times can get. The steam room has it's own stories.

Little Red Lighthouse is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

13. Little Red Lighthouse

9.2
Fort Washington Park Greenway (George Washington Bridge), New York, NY
Lighthouse · Hudson Heights · 47 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Who hasn't read that kids book but this writer! Located in an obscure area that requires tenacity and skill for access. The view is noteworthy. Avoid oncoming storms. Pm hours are at your own peril.

Riverbank State Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

14. Riverbank State Park

9.0
679 Riverside Dr (btwn W 137th & W 145th St), New York, NY
State or Provincial Park · West Harlem · 61 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Built over an existing sewerage plant. Tennis cts and campus quality recreation including a gym, aquatic center, and numerous fields and paths. killer views of the GW bridge ideal when needing retreat

Center Fountain is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

15. Center Fountain

9.1
5th Ave (at 105th St), New York, NY
Fountain · Central Park · 15 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This is our top rated garden, (and park for that matter) above 96th street. It's clear lots of Upper East attention showered here. The gardens resemble English estates. The urban traffic is a bit much

Blink Fitness is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

16. Blink Fitness

8.3
301 W 125th St, New York, NY
Gym · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This is how a gym should look. The staff, the equipment, and prices are "beeyute". An upgrade from the Planet Fitness infiltration. While the space is not at capacity, expect more machines. Stylish

Harlem Heritage Tours (Harlem Heritage and Cultural Center) is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

17. Harlem Heritage Tours (Harlem Heritage and Cultural Center)

7.7
104 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
History Museum · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: It is anyone's guess when this local tour company is in operation. The location sits on the cusp of take the money and run and run honey. There are gifts and books of the pro-Malcolm type. Odd hours.

Jackie Robinson Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

18. Jackie Robinson Park

7.3
W 150th St & Bradhurst Ave (at 145th Street), New York, NY
Park · Central Harlem · 20 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: An upgrade of residents has meant newfound wealth has found it's way to this park. Why there is STILL no dog run is anyone's guess.A dramatic improvement from years prior. Keep alert during the eve hr

Marcus Garvey Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

19. Marcus Garvey Park

8.5
Mt. Morris Park W & Madison Ave (btwn W 120th & W 124th St), New York, NY
Park · Central Harlem · 52 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The new amphitheater is world class and earns more summer bookings daily. Cast iron bell on the hill could sure use the same attention. Dog runs are separated for mini and maxi pups. Sat food market!

Thomas Jefferson Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

20. Thomas Jefferson Park

8.2
2180 1st Ave (btwn E 111th & E 114th St), New York, NY
Park · East Harlem · 24 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The holidays mean that this park is overrun with families in need of urban respite. While the space is well laid out, it's volume is too heavy for it's size. Barbecue grill central!!! Cool sculptures.

Punch Fitness Center is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

21. Punch Fitness Center

111 W 110th St (110th/Central Park North), New York, NY
Boxing Gym · Central Harlem · 2 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This deluxe full body workout space is no sweatshop. With 15 punching bags, mixed martial arts, body climbers, and manual treadmills, one does not come here to look pretty. The celeb types will love!

Keep Moving Fitness is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

22. Keep Moving Fitness

236 W 135th St, New York, NY
Gym · Central Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: If the trainer is stacked then you know you are in for a workout. Clearly, big things can come in small packages. Biking, floorballs, and the like. No weights. You won t need them. Full body workout!

Harlem Spirituals is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

23. Harlem Spirituals

690 8th Ave Fl 2 (Between 43rd and 44th street), New York, NY
Travel and Transportation · Theater District · 3 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: These folks are not based in Harlem, but they seem to attract those Francophiles in need of the church service experience. While you'll need to make a climb to reach that 2nd level gift shop it' fab!

Welcome to Harlem is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

24. Welcome to Harlem

6.8
145 West 122nd Street, Suite 1, New York, NY
Tourist Information and Service · Central Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Known for creating tours that run the gamut, from music to food, they also produce a travel guide that is quite notable. It could use an update. Most of their action takes place on line these days.

25. experience harlem

Eighth Avenue (west 125th street), New York, NY
Tourist Information and Service · Central Harlem · No tips or reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: An event and marketing company that promotes activities within Greater Harlem, they are best known for the take away pocket guides that are in kiosks on the streets. Best known for collaborations

Thomas Jefferson Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

26. Thomas Jefferson Park

8.2
2180 1st Ave (btwn E 111th & E 114th St), New York, NY
Park · East Harlem · 24 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: No it's NOT open yet, but it is being built and with the proliferation of the skaters that are infiltrating these parts it's a good thing. This will be one of (3) located in Manhattan. stay tuned!

Sundae Sermon is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

27. Sundae Sermon

30 Morningside Dr, New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Walk in w/ flip flops and you will STILL feel compelled to dance! The vibe is old school NYC w/o the attitude. Sexy sounds and vicious vibes will have you groovin'. Vendors sell food. Bring a blankie.

Park Avenue Armory is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

28. Park Avenue Armory

9.3
643 Park Ave (btwn E 66th & E 67th St), New York, NY
Event Space · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Here for tennis lessons? Gallery opening? Exhibition? Arcitectural tour? Well you wont' be disappointed by the numerous options that are rotating constantly on the calendar. Many youth programs.

Sword Class NYC is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

29. Sword Class NYC

7.5
520 8th Ave Fl 16 (Between 36th and 37th), New York, NY
Martial Arts Dojo · Garment District · 2 tips and reviews
Revolutionary Fitness is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

30. Revolutionary Fitness

1637 Park Ave (East 116), New York, NY
Gym · East Harlem · 1 tip
Mill Pond Park is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

31. Mill Pond Park

7.6
Exterior St., New York, NY
Park · 4 tips and reviews
Harlem Cycle is one of Festivals & Recreation in Greater Harlem.

32. Harlem Cycle

8.8
2350 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (b/w 137th and 138th), New York, NY
Cycle Studio · Central Harlem · 7 tips and reviews