Bronx Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
borough of New York City, New York, United States
About Bronx
The Bronx, often abbreviated as BX, and nicknamed "The Boogie Down", with a population of 1,472,654 (2020), is the only New York City borough on the mainland of the United States. It was originally part ofWestchester Countybut was gradually annexed by New York City. The Bronx was completely incorporated into New York City in 1898. The Bronx is the only borough with “the” as part of its name. This is because in the early 1600s, a Dutch settler, Jonas Bronck, bought the land from the Native Americans who occupied the territory at the time. Whenever other land owners in the area wanted to travel to that area, they would call it “The Bronck’s Land.” At first, he planned to use the land to grow tobacco crops, but it was too hilly and had marshy terrain. In time, the Bronx changed the spelling o
Top Attractions in Bronx
Explore the best things to see and do in Bronx:
- ★Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
- ★Bronx Culture Trolley
- ★Bronx Historic Districts
- ★Bronx Museum of the Arts
- ★Bronx Week Parade
- ★Bronx Zoo
- ★City Island
- ★Crotona Park
Where to Eat in Bronx
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Artie's Steak & Seafood
- 🍴El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
- 🍴Lollipops Ice Cream and Gelato
- 🍴The Rambling House
Where to Stay in Bronx
- 🏨Days Inn by Wyndham Bronx Near Stadium
- 🏨Ramada by Wyndham Bronx
Bronx Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: