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The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, New York State's southernmost mainland county and the only part of New York City that is almost entirely on the North American mainland, unlike the other four boroughs that are either islands or located on islands.
5 days ago · Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City, southeastern New York, U.S., coextensive with Bronx county, formed in 1912. The Bronx is the northernmost of the city’s boroughs. It is separated from Manhattan (to the south and west) by the narrow Harlem River and is further bordered by.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 of Westchester County but was gradually annexed by New York City.
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- Yankee Stadium. Whether you are a baseball fan or not, a trip to Yankee Stadium, home of the 27-time World Series champions, is sure to be a memorable experience.
- Bronx Zoo. The country's biggest urban zoo is a must-visit attraction for families and animal lovers. Located a short walk from the E. 180th St. subway station, the world-famous Bronx Zoo, run by the Wildlife Conservation Society, features more than 650 species.
- New York Botanical Garden. Located across the road from the Bronx Zoo and near Fordham University, the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is a landmark attraction worth visiting for its numerous gardens, iconic Holiday Train Show featuring miniature NYC landmarks, and the stunning Orchid Show (held from February to April).
- City Island. The small community living on the 1.5-mile-long City Island is connected to the Bronx via a bridge from the edge of Pelham Bay Park. This former ship-building enclave offers a more New-England-style escape, with antique stores, galleries, old Victorian homes, and a slower pace of life compared to the rest of the bustling city.
The Bronx is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New York City borough of Queens, across the East River.
When you explore The Bronx, you’ll discover beaches like Orchard Beach, waterfront neighborhoods like City Island, and the sprawling New York Botanical Garden and Pelham Bay Park — two urban sanctuaries that will make you forget you’re in New York City for an afternoon.
Oct 30, 2020 · At one point The Bronx was the most Jewish borough of New York City during the first half of the 20th century with up to 57% of the borough identifying as such and the majority were centered in and around the South Bronx. No other borough has ever reached anywhere near that percentage to this day.
