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The Bronx

The Bronx is full of history and culture. It’s where Babe Ruth became a baseball legend, hip-hop was born and an old-world Little Italy still thrives. See what makes the Bronx exciting.

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    Hip-Hop Started In the South Bronx

    The South Bronx is famous for being the birthplace of hip-hop and graffiti, but there's also an abundance of heartfelt new offerings in the area spearheaded by locals. South Bronx native, celebrated DJ and owner of Sankofa Haus, Michael “DJ Spynfo” Eagen, shows us around the neighborhood of Mott Haven. As Eagen invites us along to explore, he connects with friends to reflect on the neighborhood’s progression from the 1970s to now. Watch to learn more.

    WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE BRONX

    Statue at Joyce Kilmer Park, Bronx
    ItineraryThe Bronx

    The Bronx in One Day

    Take a spin through the Boogie Down.

    The Cold Crush Brothers at the Dixie Club during the filming of the movie Wild Style
    Article

    Bronx Hip-Hop Guide

    It all began on August 11, 1973, when DJ Kool Herc ignited a cultural revolution. Trace the roots of hip-hop culture and delve into how the Bronx has shaped it ever since.

    Family enjoying greenery at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
    Article

    Accessible NYBG

    Here is everything you can expect when visiting the NYBG including must-see gardens, dining and wildlife.

    Miguel Angel Amadeo at his shop, Casa Amadeo in The Bronx
    Article

    Casa Amadeo’s Bronx Legacy

    Musician Mike Amadeo preserves Latin music history at NYC’s oldest music shop up in the Bronx.

    THINGS TO DO IN THE BRONX

    Exterior, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx, NYC
    Museums & Galleries
    South Bronx

    The Bronx Museum of the Arts

    A sleek gallery holds contemporary art from diverse cultural backgrounds, with the Bronx in a central role.

    Snow leopard at the Bronx Zoo
    Attractions & Tours
    Fordham

    Bronx Zoo

    The world's best-known zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals.

    Yankee Stadium, exterior
    Sports
    South Bronx

    Yankee Stadium

    Home to baseball's 27-time champs, the new Yankee Stadium was built in 2009 across the street from its former location.

    BROWSE NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE BRONX

    The Bronx

    Belmont

    BYO appetite to the real Little Italy.

    The Bronx

    South Bronx

    Visit a neighborhood full of hip-hop history and home-run hitters.

    The Bronx

    City Island

    This Bronx village offers maritime charm.

    The Bronx

    Woodlawn

    Head to this Bronx neighborhood for Irish pride, New York City style.

    The Bronx

    Fordham

    Don’t miss the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden.

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