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The Bronx
The Bronx is one of New York City’s five boroughs, together with Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. All told, the boroughs total close to 20 million people and constitute the most populous metropolitan region in the United States. The Bronx itself has more than 1.3 million inhabitants and contains a wide variety of low, middle and upper-class neighbourhoods. The Big Apple borough is home to many fine landmarks and premier points of interest. ... Read more »
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in The Bronx include the world famous Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Bronx Museum of the Arts and Hall of Fame for Great Americans. The major thoroughfare of Grand Concourse is a U.S. National Historic District and a remnant of the late 19th century “City Beautiful” movement. Where The Bronx shines however, is as a thoroughly diverse ethnic enclave of New York City, with a versatile range of restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.
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The Bronx Zoo is the largest urban zoo in America, with more than 4,000 animals.
The New York Yankees began play at the new Yankee Stadium in 2009. Tours of the massive stadium run daily on non-game days.
The Bronx Culture Trolley offers free historic tours of the borough on the first Wednesday of each month, except January.
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