Chana's Bronx Guidebook
Park
Minutes walk from home Newly renovated Park with playgrounds for kids, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Running Track and Dog Run, Amphitheatre, stroll around the Hills and paths
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St. Mary's Park
450 St Ann's AveMinutes walk from home Newly renovated Park with playgrounds for kids, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Running Track and Dog Run, Amphitheatre, stroll around the Hills and paths
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvdfree on Wednesday
I-New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvdfree on Wednesday
Bike paths, nice walking paths and city views on the water. There’s a walking/bike entrance on E 132nd St. in the Bronx.
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Randalls and Wards Islands
Bike paths, nice walking paths and city views on the water. There’s a walking/bike entrance on E 132nd St. in the Bronx.
Izityalo ze-Untermyer
945 N BroadwayIparke ye-Joyce Kilmer
955 Walton AveFood scene
5 blocks away. Great rooftop Cafe, and marvel on the historic row houses on the block.
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Mottley Kitchen
402 E 140th St5 blocks away. Great rooftop Cafe, and marvel on the historic row houses on the block.
Other side of St Mary's Park, Never ate there but seems to be a favorite for many.
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Mexicosina
503 Jackson AveOther side of St Mary's Park, Never ate there but seems to be a favorite for many.
Best coffee around. Along with other great shops on Alexander Ave about a 15 minute walk from our house
Chocobar Cortés
141 Alexander AvenueBest coffee around. Along with other great shops on Alexander Ave about a 15 minute walk from our house
787 Coffee
2430 Third AvenueZona De Cuba
558 Grand Concoursegreat space atop a historic post office
Bronx Night Market
1 Fordham PlazaMae Mae Café & Plant Shop
Sweet Vegan cafe and plant shop
Beatstro
135 Alexander Ave15 minute walk. Hip hop themed bistro
Bronx Slice
Charlies Bar & Kitchen
112 Lincoln AveSports
Besides for the world famous New York Yankees⚾, the New York Soccer team⚽ (2021 MLS Champions) also plays at this Stadium.
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Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StBesides for the world famous New York Yankees⚾, the New York Soccer team⚽ (2021 MLS Champions) also plays at this Stadium.
Sightseeing
The Lit. Bar
131 Alexander AveBooks and Wine, Check for hours before going
Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand ConcourseBronx Children's Museum
Shakespeare Steps
Drinks
Giovanni's
579 Grand Concoursethere's a bar downstairs. 🍸 with music
Great joint with well experienced bar tenders. Our go to bar. Has a pool table and backyard in warmer weather
Bar 47
Great joint with well experienced bar tenders. Our go to bar. Has a pool table and backyard in warmer weather
Bricks & Hops
65 Bruckner BlvdBronx Brewery Back Yard Entrance
8 min bike ride (use citi bike) great vibes
Bronx Draft House
884 Gerard AveBlock away from Yankee Stadium
Shopping
Everything $1.25, perfect to pick up anything you forgot to pack for your trip, snacks, etc
Dollar Tree
250 East 144th StreetEverything $1.25
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwaySix minute walk
[R]Evolution of Hip Hop
610 Exterior StreetBronx terminal market shopping center. Target, Marshall’s, grocery
CTown Supermarkets
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Subways and Citibikes
We prefer subway for longer distances and citibikes for shorter distances. Uber and Lyft is a great option if you prefer a comfortable ride and they can have good prices sometimes.
Iindlela zokonga
NYBG/Zoo are Free Wed
Check out the world famous Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden's on Wednesday for free.