Enjoy a guided bus tour of historic Harlem and witness the current Renaissance. Stroll through charming tree-lined streets and see the historic brownstones of Sugar Hill before attending a mid-week service in a local church to experience the Soul stirring power of Gospel music.

Along the way you will see famous sights and landmarks such as:
 

	Columbia University and City College
	Morning Side Heights, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and Sugar Hill
	Abyssinian Baptist Church and St. John the Divine
	St. Nicholas Avenue, where Duke Ellington lived and the famed 125th street
	The Cotton Club and Apollo Theater
	Schomburg Center for research in Black Culture and Harlem USA

There have been many changes and transformations that Harlem has experienced over the years. Founded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, Harlem 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.

Visitors from around the world come to Harlem to experience this repository of Black culture and achievement. The 80's saw the beginning of a rebirth as a massive program of redevelopment began. Harlem became a major tourist attraction as travelers added it to their list of sightseeing "musts," flocking to its churches, nightclubs, restaurants, and museums.

The Harlem on Wednesday with Lunch includes a guided bus tour of the various neighborhoods of Harlem and a stroll through the tree lined streets and historic brownstones of the Sugarhill area where Duke Ellington lived. The tour focuses on the history and development of the area visited as well as life in Harlem today. It also covers specific topics on the origins of Gospel as well as the Black Church in America.

Then, join a local congregation for the mid-week Hour of Power worship service and experience the soul stirring power of Gospel music. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New York State. The ARC Gospel choir was formed to help finance treatments for the people in the community to recover from drugs. 

After attending the mid-week Hour of Power service, top off your morning with a lively "Soul Food" lunch at a local restaurant.

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.

So for a "Soul" experience to be remembered, make a reservation to join the Harlem on Wednesday with Lunch tour!