New York · Bronx · Gardens, cuisine and sports history

What to see and do in Bronx

Seasonally changing gardens and flavors of Arthur Avenue.

A proposal that combines the New York Botanical Garden with the gastronomic tradition of Arthur Avenue and reserves another day for the surroundings of Yankee Stadium.

2 days suggestedFlexible budgetNature · Culture and towns · Local flavors

Duration, budget and itinerary: editorial suggestions adjustable to your trip. No prices or availability in real time.

New York Botanical Garden Conservatory and Pond · Bronx
Acroterion · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reduced version of Wikimedia; without editing the content. The website may show a frame crop.

What to visit in Bronx

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Bronx

nature

New York Botanical Garden

A Bronx botanical garden to observe plant collections and landscapes that change with the season.

Activities for your visit

  • Choose a tour of the open-air collections enabled.
  • Check the exhibitions and spaces included in your type of ticket.

Tips for this place

  • You need a valid ticket for the date and time of your visit; check the conditions on the official site.
  • Not all passes include the same spaces: confirm access to the conservatory and special exhibitions.
Book tickets ↗

Daytime All-Garden Pass Schedule; Evening events and other products have separate entries.

Reference sources and location

Reference location for the garden complex; it does not identify a specific ticket office or entrance.

Reference coordinates: 40.863611, -73.878333.

Wikidata · New York Botanical Garden

culture

Arthur Avenue

An area of Belmont linked to the Italian gastronomic tradition of the Bronx and its food market.

Activities for your visit

  • Stroll through the shopping streets and look at their food stores.
  • Check out the stalls at Arthur Avenue Market for a gastronomic break.

Tips for this place

  • Check the hours of each business and the market before you go.
  • Ask for ingredients and prices directly when choosing where to eat.
Access ↗

Free access to Arthur Avenue Market; Each business charges for its products and consumption.

Reference sources and location

Avenue reference in Belmont; It does not place a specific entry into the market.

Reference coordinates: 40.855, -73.8874.

Wikidata · Arthur Avenue

culture

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium is a landmark of Bronx sports culture and the 161st Street area.

Activities for your visit

  • Get to know the outside environment of the stadium from the public spaces.
  • Organize an activity with a ticket if it matches your interests and date.

Tips for this place

  • Check availability directly.
  • Please book indoor activity separately.
See tour dates ↗

Check available tour dates; Does not include entry to a game.

Reference sources and location

Reference to the current stadium, not the old venue or a specific gate.

Reference coordinates: 40.829569, -73.926392.

Wikidata · Yankee Stadium

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-Day Bronx Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Botanical Garden and Arthur Avenue

    Choose a tour inside the New York Botanical Garden and then head to Arthur Avenue for a food break, depending on what businesses are open.

  2. Day 2

    Bronx sports culture

    Get to know the surroundings of Yankee Stadium and organize an indoor activity only if you have the corresponding ticket or reservation. Check return transportation.

Tips for visiting Bronx

  • Arrange the entrance to the garden for the date of your visit and check which areas it includes.
  • A walk outside Yankee Stadium is not equivalent to entering the venue. If you want a visit or a match, confirm its availability with the operator.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in the Bronx

A city that is also discovered by eating: pizza by the slice, bagel breakfasts and delis classics.

Triangular slice of thin crust pizza with melted cheese on a shovel
A slice of New York-style thin crust pizza. Hungry Dudes · Original photography · CC BY 2.0

Pizzerias in the city

New York style pizza

A large portion of thin dough with tomato and cheese. The classic slice is a simple break between walks through the neighborhoods of New York.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Half round bagel topped with a layer of cream cheese
Open bagel with cream cheese. Renee Comet (Photographer) · Original photography · Public domain

Bagel shops and breakfasts

Bagel with cream cheese

Ring-shaped bread served with cream cheese. You can also find versions with cured or smoked salmon, a combination linked to New York gastronomic tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Two hot dogs in soft bun on a paper plate, with mustard and drink in the background
Hot dogs photographed at Papaya King, New York. Simon Law Original photography · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fast food and street stalls

New York hot dog

Sausage in soft bread, with the seasonings you prefer. It is part of the city's street stall landscape and Coney Island tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Slice of New York cheesecake with blueberry topping on a white plate
New York style cheesecake with blueberry topping. EvanProdromou · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pastry shops and cafes

New York style cheesecake

Cheesecake with a dense and creamy texture. Try it alone or with a fruit topping for a sweet break during your ride.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Two golden pretzels with coarse salt served on a plate with mustard
Mustard pretzels photographed in Times Square, New York. Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States · Original photography · CC BY 2.0

A classic for the break

Salted soft pretzel

Braided bread with a soft interior and golden crust with salt. It's a classic street cart snack; mustard is a common accompaniment.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Sources to prepare your visit

Reference location: Wikidata · New York Botanical Garden.

Botanical garden reference; Arthur Avenue and Yankee Stadium are separate stops in the borough.

Editorial content by SoyTurista PR, based on the linked sources. Confirm details with each provider before traveling.

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