West Bronx Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
New York Botanical Gardens
One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art from some of the country’s best African American, Asian and Hispanic artists, among others, is celebrated in a museum near Yankee Stadium.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
The author spent his last years in this Bronx cottage, lovingly preserved since the 19th century in a park with his name.
Fordham University
Explore the campus of Fordham University as part of your travels around Bronx. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
You can make plans for a show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Bronx. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
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Other neighbourhoods around West Bronx
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Zabar's, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Metropolitan Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
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