4. Take a Tour with Welcome to Harlem

Welcome to Harlem Tours has been located at 2360 Frederick Douglass Boulevard since 2004. The owner and tour guides were all born and raised in Harlem, and offer a plethora of information on their daily walking tours through the historic district, with its elegant rows of brownstones, and historic churches. They will take you to iconic jazz clubs, or private haunts reminiscent of the 1920s Rent Parties.

Attend gospel choirs, and visit African art galleries, markets and shops. Explore the architecture on historic streets like Strivers Row and Astor Row. Visit the historic murals, graffiti, and mosaics. There are lots of tours to choose from during Black History Month.