The Bronx is the northernmost of the Five Boroughs of New York City and the newest of the 62 counties of New York State. It is located northeast of Manhattan and south of Westchester County. The Bronx is the only borough situated primarily on the North American mainland. In 2009, the population is 1,391,903, living on 42 square miles of land, making the Bronx fourth of the five boroughs in population, fourth in area, and third in density of population.

The Bronx is divided by the Bronx River into a hillier section in the west, closer to Manhattan, and the flatter East Bronx, closer to Queens and Long Island.

Bronx Zip Codes are 10451, 10452, 10453, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10457, 10458, 10459, 10460, 10461, 10462, 10463, 10464, 10465, 10466, 10467, 10468, 10469, 10470, 10471, 10472, 10473, 10474, 10475, 10499.

A diverse blend of inhabitants live in this borough of New York City called the Bronx, making it an interesting visitor location. Baseball fans should take the opportunity to see the famous New York Yankees play a game at Yankee Stadium. The Bronx Zoo opened in 1899 and is now one of the most famous metropolitan zoos in the world, featuring a collection of more than 4000 different animals. The New York Botanical Garden is another attraction boasting several different themed gardens and a place on the list of National Historic Places. The annual Tour de Bronx takes place at the end of October, involving cyclists of all different ages and ability levels with its three different routes that wind throughout the borough.

PLACES TO VISIT:

Bronx Zoo
185th Street & Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10460

The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo has more than 6,000 animals and award-winning exhibits like Jungle World , an amazing indoor rain forest where Asian gibbons, hornbills, tapirs and many other rare species thrive.

Crotona Park
Crotona Avenue & Claremont Pkwy. Bronx, NY

The centerpiece of this popular park is Indian Lake, where kids go to sail model boats. In August, Crotona Park is the site of the Bronx Tennis Classic, a professional competition of top seeded players.

Joyce Kilmer Park
Grand Concourse & 161st Street Bronx, NY

Named after the American author and poet best known for his poem Trees, Joyce Kilmer Park sits across from the Bronx County Building and is a hub of year-round activity. Its centerpiece is the Heinrich Hein Fountain (also called the Lorelei Fountain) beautifully restored in 1999.

Mullaly Skate Park
McClellan Street, Jerome & River Aves. East 162nd St. Bronx, NY 10451

The first skate park built in the city has inclined ramps called wedges, quarter-pipes and spines and grind rails - waist high apparatuses that skaters and bikers jump over or hop onto and slide along. Skate guards oversee the park to make sure that participants wear their armor-helmets and elbow and knee pads-and are protected.

New York Botanical Garden
200th Street & Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458

A national historic landmark, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) occupies 250 acres, 40 of which are pre-settlement forest. NYBG features 27 outdoor gardens and plant collections and the nation′s most beautiful Victorian conservatory.

Orchard Beach
Pelham Bay Park Bronx, NY 10465

Built in the 1930s, this mile-long beach is the boroughs most popular summertime meeting place. There is a boardwalk for people-watching, a band shell where weekend concerts are held, and tennis, paddleball and basketball courts.

Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street (by Independence Avenue) Bronx, NY
10471

The institution is dedicated to interpreting the complex interaction that occurs between human beings and their natural surroundings and fostering public understanding of it.

Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse (at 165 Street) Bronx, NY 10468

The Bronx Museum of the Arts is the boroughs key fine arts institution and is nationally acclaimed for reflecting the multi-ethnicity of its community and New York City. An exciting permanent collection features more than 800 works, primarily by artists from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Bronx River Art Center and Gallery
1087 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10460

A multi-cultural, multi-discipline arts organization, it is a forum for emerging and established artists to create and exhibit their work and a place for students to develop their creative talents. Its programs, exhibitions, classes, studio spaces and special events offer artists, students, the community and visitors an opportunity to participate in and experience arts in an urban setting.

City Island Historical Nautical Museum
190 Fordham Street (off City Island Avenue) Bronx, NY 10464

Memorabilia, documents and exhibits bring to life City Islands nautical history, from native Americans to the builders of four Americas Cup defenders.

City Island North Wind Environmental Center
610 City Island Avenue Bronx, NY 10464

Located in an old sea captions mansion, this museum introduces children to nature, the world of marine creatures and hands-on learning. The setting in picturesque City Island is ideally suited to helping kids learn about the environment and their role in its care.

Hall of Fame For Great Americans
Bronx Community College at University Avenue. University
Avenue & W. 181 Street Bronx, NY 10453

This 630-foot long, semi-circular colonnade is the nation′s original Hall of Fame and a majestic tribute to Americans who have significantly contributed to human advancement. Built in 1900 and dramatically overlooking the Harlem and Hudson Rivers on the highest point in NYC, it houses 98 bronze busts and is one of the citys greatest architectural and educational treasures.

Hostos Art Gallery
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street) Hostos Community
College Bronx, NY 10451

Based in Hostos Community College, this gallery features the works of multi-cultural artists in numerous media with exhibitions that take place year-round. Adjacent to the Gallery is the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, a state-of-the-art performing space that presents drama, comedy and musical productions

Longwood Arts Gallery
965 Longwood Avenue (between Beck & Kelly Streets) Bronx, NY
10459

The Longwood Arts Gallery is the visual arts facility of the Bronx Council on the Arts. The alternative visual arts exhibition space, once an elementary school, features the works of emerging, underrepresented and inner city artists. It is also home to the Bronx Council on the Arts acclaimed Cyber Residency program, the first of its kind in the country. The Gallery is in the Longwood Historic District, a small, architecturally cohesive enclave of semi-detached residences with magnificent embellishments.

Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler

Address: SUNY Maritime College 6 Pennyfield Avenue (the end of
Pennyfield Ave; under the Throggs Neck Bridge) Bronx, NY 10465

Touring the Maritime Museum is like strolling through the
history of naval travel. The main exhibit area encompasses the history of
seafaring from the ancient Phoenicians to present day steamship and passenger
ship lines. Exhibitions include paintings, models, tools and navigational
instruments documenting progress from the earliest sailing vessels to modern
technology. The Museum is located on the beautiful, waterfront campus of the
State University of New York Maritime College.

Starving Artist Studio & Gallery
269 City Island Avenue Bronx, NY 10464

Elliot Glick, the artist formerly known as starving, is the proprietor of this charming gallery and studio with its emphasis on Mr. Glick′s handmade jewelry. The Gallery also features the fine art and craft work of more than 30 artists, some of them Island residents. There are also lots of gift ideas, like handmade soap, bath products, pottery and hand-painted t-shirts and scarves.

The Judaica Museum of the Hebrew Home for the Aged
At Riverdale 5961 Palisade Avenue (just south of 261st
Street) Bronx, NY 10471

The Judaica Museum of the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale is an educational resource and holds a significant collection of objects, paintings and textiles from Jewish religion, arts and culture. The extraordinary Ralph and Leuba Baum Collection of over 800 ceremonial objects is the centerpiece of its holdings, which in recent years has been enhanced by hundreds of other donations to the Museum.

The Studio Arts Gallery
642 Rosedale Avenue P.H. Bronx, NY 10473-4205

Currently exhibiting the works of Bronx artists: Lucy Aponte, Carmen Corrigan, Daniel DelValle. The Studio Arts Gallery opened its doors June 18, 2003, for Bronx Week. Open to general public and community groups. Call for appointment.

Bronx General Post Office
Grand Concourse at 150th Street Bronx, NY

This impressive building occupies a full square block and is one of the signature structures of the Grand Concourse. Be sure to go inside and view the 13 murals by Ben Shahn (1898-1969), one of the best-known American protest painters of the 1930s. His murals, created as part of a Depression era publicly-sponsored program, are found in facilities around the country.

Fonthill Castle at the College of Mt. St. Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue (at West 263rd Street) Bronx, NY 10471

Romantically located on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, Fonthill was completed in 1852 as a home for the eras most distinguished actor, Edwin Forrest, and named after William Beckfords famous English castle, Fonthill Abbey. Now used for administrative offices, it is one of several landmarks on the campus of the College of Mount St. Vincent.

Fordham University
Rosehill Campus Fordham Road (between Webster Ave &
Kazimiroff Blvd.) Bronx, NY 10458

You′ll find four landmark structures on the lush campus of one of the country′s top universities: the Administration Building, a superb example of Greek Revival style; University Church, a Gothic Revival Church; Alumni House, a small fieldstone house bearing the date 1840; and St. Johns Residence Hall, an early example of American Collegiate Gothic. The campus is often the site of concerts by the Bronx Arts Ensemble and other borough performing groups.

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

Jimmy′s Bronx Cafe
Address: 281 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10468

The Riverdale Garden
The Riverdale Garden has fine cuisine prepared by CIA trained Chef-Owner Michael Sherman and his kitchen staff. The decor includes a wood-burning stove and a spacious flower garden.
Address: 4574-4576 Manhattan College Parkway, New York, NY, 10471

CARIBBEAN RESTAURANTS

Cool Cuisine West Indian Restaurant
Cool Cuisine is committed to staying in touch with changes in food/service industry. Knowing the latest industry changes and service improvements enables Cool Cuisine to serve guests better. Cool Cuisine is dedicated to serving customers in a professional and timely manner.
Address: 32 E Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY, 10468

ITALIAN RESTAURANTS

Giovanni′s Restaurant
Giovanni′s Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine.
Address: 579 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY

Mario′s Restaurant
At Mario′s Restaurant, enjoy classic Italian meals prepared when ordered. Available for an intimate meal or banquets.
Address: 2342 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10458

Spoto′s Italian Cuisine
Open for dinner, take-away and special events, try Spoto′s Italian Cuisine.
Address: 4005 Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10465

Pisac Pizzeria and Restaurant
They came out with the best mix of "Peruvian and Italian" cuisine. Come and try the ceviche, jalea, chicken parmigiana, or delicious pizza. An experience that will be hard to forget!
Address: 485E 188th St, Bronx, NY, 10458

Mamma Rosa′s
The best Italian catering, preparing everything from scratch.
Address: 1001 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10469

Joe & Joe
Enjoy fine Italian food in a landmark building of the Bronx.
Address: 1001 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY

JAPANESE RESTAURANTS

Yokohama Japanese Take-out
The first Japanese restaurant in the Bronx, Yokohama is open for eat-in, take-out and delivery.
Address: 438 W. 238th Street, Riverdale, NY, 10463

PERUVEAN RESTAURANTS

Pisac Pizzeria and Restaurant
They came out with the best mix of "Peruvian and Italian" cuisine. Come and try the ceviche, jalea, chicken parmigiana, or delicious pizza. An experience that will be hard to forget!
Address: 485E 188th St, Bronx, NY, 10458