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1. Bronx Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bronx Zoo
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2. The Van Cortlandt House Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
The Van Cortlandt House Museum
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3. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
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4. Bronx Little Italy

Bronx Little Italy
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5. City Island Nautical Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
City Island Nautical Museum
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6. Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
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7. Everett Children's Adventure Garden

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Everett Children's Adventure Garden
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8. Hush Hip Hop Tours

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Hush Hip Hop Tours
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9. Louie & Ernie's Pizza

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Louie & Ernie's Pizza
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10. Mon Amour Coffee and Wine

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Mon Amour Coffee and Wine
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11. New York Botanical Garden

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New York Botanical Garden
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12. S & S Cheesecake Inc.

S & S Cheesecake Inc.
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13. The Bronx Brewery

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The Bronx Brewery
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14. The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
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15. The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage

The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
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16. Bronx Historical Tours

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Bronx Historical Tours
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17. Artuso Pastry Shop

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Artuso Pastry Shop
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18. The Hall of Fame for Great Americans

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The Hall of Fame for Great Americans
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19. The Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House

Category: Museums & Culture
The Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House
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20. The South Bronx Farmers Market

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The South Bronx Farmers Market
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21. The Woodlawn Cemetery and Conservancy

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The Woodlawn Cemetery and Conservancy
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22. Van Cortlandt Park

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Van Cortlandt Park
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23. Wave Hill Estate

Wave Hill Estate
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24. Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City, The Bronx is home to the Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, and the New York Botanical Garden. The Bronx is also known for the charming maritime village of City Island, the Art Deco treasures of the Grand Concourse, and the rich cultural and gourmet attractions of Fordham and Belmont neighborhoods, better known as the “real Little Italy.”

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