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Enjoy a guided bus tour of historic Harlem and witness the current
Renaissance.
Along the way you will see famous sights and landmarks such as:
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Columbia University and
City College |
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Morning Side Heights,
Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and Sugar Hill |
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Abyssinian Baptist
Church and St. John the Divine |
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St. Nicholas Avenue,
where Duke Ellington lived and the famed 125th street
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The Cotton Club and Apollo Theater
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Schomburg Center for research in Black Culture and
Harlem USA
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There have been
many changes and transformations that Harlem has experienced over the
years.
Founded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, it evolved into a
summer retreat for New York's most prominent families around the turn of
the century. Harlem became the "Mecca For Black culture in the 1920s"
especially for African American writers and artists, and a center for
social activism in the 1960s. The 80's brought a great renovation and
rejuvenation to Harlem. The buildings were saved from the landlords who
had abandoned them in the 70's and new life was brought back into
Harlem. Visitors from around the world come to Harlem to experience this
repository of Black culture and achievement.
Today Harlem is a community brimming with pride and reveling in its new
renaissance.
The Harlem on Sunday with Brunch includes a guided bus tour of the various
neighborhoods, and a stroll through one or more of the residential or
commercial areas. This tour focuses on the history and development of the
areas visited as well as life in Harlem today. The Gospel Tours cover the
origins of Gospel as well as the Black Church in America explaining
aspects of the traditional Sunday Service, which is
a cornerstone in this culture.
After attending the service, end your tour with a unique brunch
experience. No Sunday in Harlem is complete without some of tasting the
best Soul Food around. Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine
that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a
highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens,
fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes
like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
For a "Soul" experience to be remembered, make a reservation to join
the Harlem on Sunday with Brunch tour! |
