Location: Bronx
Top Things to do in Bronx
What to do and see in Bronx, New York (NY): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Famous as the home of Yankee Stadium, elevated trains, and dense apartment blocks, the Bronx is also the greenest of New York City's boroughs. Visit the gorillas at the famous Bronx Zoo or wander through the 50-acre forest at the New York Botanical Garden. Pick up some gourmet foods on Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's Little Italy, and have a picnic at Van Cortlandt Park, which features two square miles of boating, horseback riding, tennis, and the oldest public golf course in the United States.
Restaurants in Bronx
1. Van Cortlandt House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The oldest house in the Bronx, this was the homestead of the Van Cortlandt wheat plantation.
Reviewed By gaharris10 - Yonkers, United States
The Van Cortlandt House Museum is a truly remarkable historic gem of Bronx, New York. The Van Cortlandt House is the oldest building in the Bronx, and it is a Georgian style mansion that dates back to 18th Century New York, a time in which slavery was legal and heavily practiced. The home itself was said to have been built by African slaves for the Van Cortlandt Family, a prominent mercantile family, whom founded and operated a grist and plantation mill on the property. When visiting the Van Cortlandt museum in June of 2018, my wife and I were impressed by the house’s carefully preserved Georgian style details. We also viewed and learned much about the multiple furnishings and materials that belonged to the Van Cortlandt Family. Being African Americans, both my wife and I were of course understandably sensitive and saddened to learn about the house’s connection to slavery and the life and treatment of the slaves that worked and lived on the property. For those that enjoy visiting historic homes, learning about 18th Century New York, and it’s Dutch heritage, the Van Cortlandt House Museum is definitely a top destination to visit and sightsee!!!
2. Fordham University Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Located on Fordham University campus, this Gothic-style church was built in 1845 as a parish church and seminary chapel.
3. City Island Nautical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
This museum is located in a public school that was built on an old Indian burial ground.
Reviewed By dkny0123
City Island Nautical Museum, formerly P.S. 17, is a very special place to me and my family. My father was born on City Island and lived in the back of his family's laundry business, the only Chinese family at the time in the 30-40s. He had the ultimate City Island experience growing up, swimming, fishing, boating...and attended P.S. 17 with friends that lasted his entire lifetime. It was so cool to go to the museum and sit in school desks imagining those times. The school room also displays class photos through the years and I found my dad in a photo framed on the wall! How cool! One of the museum's curators knew my dad personally and came to his funeral. She brought copies of his old school photos. It was so wonderful and personal (thank you Barbara!). The museum does a great job of preserving the history of City Island. Currently, there's an exhibit about the bridge and my Dad's best friend's hand drawing of it is featured. I haven't visited this year yet but I can't wait. Am hoping the museum will continue to do well and I look forward to bringing my future children to a place they can learn about their ancestors!
4. Bronx Museum of the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is an internationally recognized cultural destination that presents innovative contemporary art exhibitions and education programs and is committed to promoting cross-cultural dialogues for diverse audiences. Since its founding in 1971, the Museum has played a vital role in the Bronx by helping to make art accessible to the entire community and connecting with local schools, artists, teens, and families through its robust education initiatives and public programs.
Reviewed By harpcomm
We loved the show about graffiti and Henry Chalant. What an excellent setup - loved the combination of music of the time, the moving images and sounds of the trains (oh how I remember!) and the journals, poems of artist, the photos. Also wonderful video showing the original artists all grown up now and reflecting on their experiences. Top notch show and a wonderful community resource. And free! Amazing.
5. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
The Bronx's premier concert hall and performing arts venue, featuring a diverse range of music, dance, and theater from around the world. Coming Up at Lehman Center: 2/15/14 Soweto Gospel Choir 2/13/14 Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia 3/1/14 Forever Freestyle 8 - The Latin-Flavored '80s Dance Music Sensation 3/15/14 Duelo de Exitos - Tito Rojas & Lalo Rodriguez 3/16/14 Sleeping Beauty by Moscow Ballet Festival 3/23/14 Guitar Passions of Sharon Isbin 4/5/14 Man of La Mancha 4/6/14 TAO: Phoonix Rising - Japanese Taiko Drumming 4/13/14 Don Quixote by Russian National Ballet 4/19/14 B.B. King 4/26/14 Paquito Guzman Farwell Concert 5/10/14 Jose Felicitano 6/21/14 Invincible: Michael Jackson Tribute
Reviewed By P4457JVmarkg
This was once Hunter College--Uptown. Now it has a beautiful performance space and hosts some great events. If you live in The Bronx you should keep your eye on it. Notable performances include an appearance by the Orchestra of Cuba that was superb to say the least. A few Xmases ago we heard Jose Feliciano. To die for!
6. Rambling House
7. The Mall at Bay Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
The Mall at Bay Plaza will be the first enclosed fashion mall in the NYC area in almost forty years. It is a perfect location for this first-class shopping environment, offering excellent highway access, ample parking and public transportation for shoppers.
8. The Bronx Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
The Bronx Brewery is a small, craft brewery in the Port Morris section of the South Bronx. It was launched in 2011 by a small team with two things in common: a maniacal focus on creating high-quality beer and a passion for the Bronx and New York City. Its traditionally-crafted pales ales use only premium and minimally-processed materials to create fresh, bold beer from a borough known for its own uniquely bold character. The team is enthused to bring a rich brewing tradition back to the Bronx and craft a beer that the people of the Bronx and New York City can be proud to call their own. You can find our beers throughout New York.
9. Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Hard Rock International and the New York Yankees have united to create the ultimate music and sports experience for fans, the Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium. Located at Gate 6 on the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue, Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium features seating for 165 guests. The cafe is open year-round to ticketholders and non-ticketholders alike and also features a full bar. A limited amount of pre-game reservations are available. The remainder of the dining room is seated on a first come, first served basis. Stop in on game day and watch the legendary New York Yankees in action on 15 large flat-screen TV's while dining on our delicious menu offerings, including Legendary Burgers and mouth-watering Smokehouse items. Stop in anytime and enjoy unmatched specialty drinks from our award-winning bar.
10. AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13
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