Discover Harlem on a Mini Bus Rental in NYC

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Harlem is one of the Big Apple's most fabled neighborhoods and is located in the northern part of Manhattan. Although you can probably get there by subway, you will do better if you rent a mini bus rental in NYC to transport all of your friends.

 

A mini bus rental in NYC will ensure that all of you are comfortable. Not only that, Harlem is so big that you could use the mini bus rental in NYC for a safe, exclusive and private tour. Now where do you go?

 

 

How about these places:

 

The Apollo Theater

 

No visit to Harlem would be complete without going to the Apollo Theater, which is one of the area's most iconic places. If you are traveling with kids, be sure to catch one of their family friendly shows. Wednesdays are amateur nights, where you could catch contestants vying for the SuperTopDog title and a $10,000-cash prize.

 

The Apollo Theater also gives group tours, where you could learn more about the history of the venue, and get the inside story on the theater itself.

 

The Studio Museum of Harlem

 

The Studio Museum of Harlem regularly features the work of African artists, or artists with African descent. They also have exhibits on artworks highlighting the African culture. The Studio Museum of Harlem is open only on Thursdays through Sundays. The museum has been open since 1968.

 

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

 

A research center for the New York Public Library, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture regularly holds exhibits of its collections that deal with the culture and history of people of African descent. They also have forums, seminars, workshop, readings, movie showings and performance arts during different times of the year.

 

If you are visiting Harlem with a group of more than 12 people, hire a mini bus rental in NYC to take care of transporting your group.

 

Get a mini bus rental in NYC and visit these places in Harlem as well?

 

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

 

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine holds the distinction of being the largest church in the country. It has also earned the moniker of St. John the Incomplete because of its unfinished structure even after 100 years of being built.

 

However, the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is also a very beautiful place. Its architecture is a must-see and you can even arrange for group tours. The Cathedral offers highlight tours where you can learn more about the history, artwork and architecture of the Church. Then there are the vertical tours where you climb up more than 124 feet of spiral staircases and end up at the top of the Cathedral. There are also the spotlight tours, textile treasures tours, and other interesting tours for those who are interested.

 

Abyssinian Baptist Church

 

The Abyssinian Baptist Church is the first Baptist Church in the area that opened its doors to African Americans in 1808. You can attend their 11 a.m. Sunday service only on a first-come first-served basis and you have to observe their strict tourist policy, which is available on their Web site at https://www.abyssinian.org/.

 

These are just a sampling of the attractions you could go to while in Harlem. Be sure to contact us and arrange for a mini bus rental in NYC so that you and your group could travel in private and in comfort!