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Apollo Theater

Historic theatre·Harlem

Harlem’s famous stage

About Apollo Theater

Harlem’s Apollo Theater honours and promotes the contributions of Black American performers (NYC Tourism), at 253 West 125th Street.

Why it's on our list

  • Amateur Night
  • Harlem
  • Music history

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Apollo Theater before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Apollo Theater are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Met2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
  2. Central Park2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
  3. Rockefeller Center3.8 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 25 min
  4. Times Square4.1 miCycle 26 minCar or taxi 26 min
  5. Grand Central4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 27 min
  6. Empire State Building4.6 miCycle 30 minCar or taxi 29 min
  7. The High Line5.7 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 35 min
  8. 9/11 Memorial7.6 miCar or taxi 45 min
  9. Brooklyn Bridge7.6 miCar or taxi 45 min
  10. Statue of Liberty ferries8.1 miCar or taxi 48 min

Location

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