Hotels in Bronx

          Bronx Details

          New York city is made up of five boroughs; Manhattan (which is what most visitors think of when they think of New York) Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. As a neighborhood, the Bronx is full of diversity. This borough is where salsa dancing and break dancing were born and it was once the home of Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain. Once thought of as a bad side of town, the Bronx has undergone millions of dollars worth of revitalization, and is now noted as one of the US All-American cities. It offers many landmarks and historic sites to visit, including Yankee stadium, museums and numerous parks.

          The Bronx River Art Center, which offers some of the city's best art exhibits, is here, too One of the most famous visitor attractions is the world famous Bronx zoo. This zoo is home to more than 4000 animals and an acre wide rainforest. The New York Botanical Garden is in the Bronx as well, which boasts an incredible orchid display and children's adventure garden. No visit to New York is complete without spending some time in the Bronx. So, when you're in the city, head a little bit north, and experience the eclectic mix that is the Bronx.