The Studio Museum in Harlem

Advantages: Great
Disadvantages: Noisy

..., the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, a homage to modern art contained in Frank Lloyd Wright's white helter-skelter bubble of a building, and the FRICK COLLECTION on 70th Street, one of the city's must-see attractions. Over on the west side of the park is the again colossal MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY and the LINCOLN CENTRE, home of the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and a host of other smaller companies, and I would recommend trying to get seats for anything playing while you're there. Above the park we are getting to the real summit of Manhattan, and with it, HARLEM. Harlem is America's most famous African-American neighbourhood, and although few visitors savour its attractions, it is worth a trip up there, although I would recommend a guided tour before you venture out on your own. Right up in the reaches of Manhattan, above 190th St... Read review

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Advantages: nice people
Disadvantages: a lot of prejudices

...After I heard about "The Harlem Gospel Singers" (they had some shows on German stages) a friend had the great idea to go to a Harlem Church in New York. Since we don't live too far from New York, that means no problem getting there. Before we went there, we didn't know how to go there. Should we go by car or by subway ? On the one hand, people told us not to walk around in Harlem when you are a "white" person and on the other hand people told when you leave the church your car is going to be stolen. What should we do ? In the end, we took the subway. We heard from travel agencies that taking tours in Harlem in a group. That is safer than going independently. That we didn't want to do. We found the directions to the Gospel Church online. As we got off the subway, we felt a little bit uncomfortable. That's because we had heard too... Read review

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Advantages: Great places to See!
Disadvantages: Run out of time!

...on 33rd Street, this huge facility has seen many events including musical concerts, circuses and sports events. Architecturally a bit drab but obviously carries certain precedence. ** BROADWAY ** There are massive choices of shows available on offer, everything from Boy George’s own story, Chicago, Phantom Of The Opera to Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, tickets are very pricey indeed. Although located on Times Square daily you will find a stand “TCKTS” offering certain tickets at reduced prices for shows that evening, although lots of queuing is involved. ** TOURS ** There are many tours to take in, many of which are offered by hotels in conjuction with certain companies. By coach tours you can visit Harlem, taking in the Gospel Choirs and famous streets, Museums, Empire State Building, Wall Street and so... Read review

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