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Arts & Antique District (Port Morris, Mott Haven)
Address: Along Bruckner Blvd at Alexander Avenue Contact: The South Bronx Economic Development Corporation 370 E. 149 Street Bronx, NY 10455
Tel: (718)292-3113
Description: Savvy shoppers come from across the tri-state area for exciting bargains at the art and antique stores along this corridor in Port Morris. Old-fashioned lampposts and street benches add to the charm of a neighborhood that is increasingly drawing artists to its lofts and studio spaces. When youre done shopping, walk a few blocks north on Alexander Avenue to the Mott Haven Historic District (between 137th and 141st Streets), which contains two lovely old churches as well as beautifully designed row houses of the Dutch and Flemish architectural styles. Mott Haven was the boroughs first designated historic district in 1969.
Directions: Subway #6 to Third Avenue? 138 Street or buses BX33, BX15, BX41, BX21
Belmont-Arthur Avenue (Little Italy)
Address: Just south of Fordham Road near Fordham University in the central Bronx Contact: The Belmont Small Business Association 662 Crescent Avenue Contact: The Belmont-Arthur Avenue Local Development Corp. 685 E. 187 Street Bronx, NY 10458
Tel: (718)933-6968 (718)295-2882
Description: Just west of the Bronx Zoo is an enclave of colorful shops, charming cafes, top-notch Italian restaurants and cultural vitality known as Belmont-Arthur Avenue after its dual main streets. The Arthur Avenue Retail Market has fresh take-home or eat-in Italian delicacies, attracting shoppers from throughout the region; The Enrico Fermi Culturall Center features special events; and The Belmont Italian American Playhouse interprets the community experience in original, critically acclaimed productions. While the neighborhood is regarded as New York Citys true Little Italy, it also has thriving Latino and Albanian communities.
Directions: Subway #4 or D or Metro-North commuter rail to Fordham Road; then walk or take bus BX12 or BX22 to Arthur Avenue.
City Island
Address: Across the City Island Bridge from Pelham Bay Park Contact: City Island Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 13 Bronx, NY 10464
Tel: (718)885-9100
Description: Youll find New Yorks best seafood restaurants on this picturesque nautical village, where four Americas Cup defenders were built. Antiques shops, art galleries, community theatre, a resident chamber ensemble, century-old homes and an acclaimed bed and breakfast, Le Refuge, offer small-town charm just minutes from mid-town Manhattan. You can also charter fishing, diving and crusing boats. (See Boating).
Directions: Subway #6 or NY Express Bus/Pelham Bay or BX12, BX14, BX5, QBX1 (from Queens) to Pelham Bay Park, then bus BX29 to City Island. Also #45 Westchester Bee Line. A great option: Take your bicycle on the #6 train then ride the Greenway path to City Island.
Fordham Road
Address: In the central Bronx Contact: Bronx Council for Economic Development 2530 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10458
Tel: (718)562-2104
Description: The largest shopping strip in The Bronx, Fordham Road is a great place for bargains and people watching. The intersection at the Grand Concourse is the boroughs crossroads, and Fordham University and Belmont-Arthur Avenue, the Bronxs Little Italy, are within walking distance.
Directions: Metro-North commuter rail or subway D or #4 to Fordham Road or Buses BX12, BX17, BX34, BX22, BX9, BX1, BX2, BX41, BX55, BX15. Also Liberty Express Bus BXM4A or BXM4B to Fordham; or #60 or #61 Westchester Bee Line buses.
Hunts Point (Longwood Historic District)
Address: A peninsula in the South Bronx where the Bronx River flows into the East River Contact: The Point Local Development Corporation 940 Garrison Avenue Contact: Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD!)/ Arthur Aviles Typical Theater 841 Barretto Street Bronx, NY 10474
Tel: (718)542-4139 (718)842-5223
Description: Its not called the Boogie Down Bronx for nothing. Hip-hop, rap, break dancing and salsa are all said to have been born in Hunts Point. Today, the area is still fertile ground for up-and-coming trends in music and visual and performing arts. When planning a visit, arrange for a walking tour hosted by The Point (see above) and learn about the role Hunts Point played in the history of mambo and salsa. BAAD! (The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance) features cutting-edge, sometimes experimental, always engaging performances. The Bank Note Building has studios where visual artists will often welcome you in for a quick peek at their works in progress. Then walk a few blocks west to the Longwood Historic District (between Prospect Avenue and the Bruckner Expressway and including Dawson, Kelly and Beck Streets between Longwood Avenue and East 156 Street), with its charming, semi-attached homes featuring magnificent embellishments. Then take the BX6 bus to the Hunts Point Market, the largest produce market in the country.
Directions: Subway #6 to Hunts Point or buses BX6, BX19, BX5
Morris Park
Address: In the east/central Bronx Contact: Morris Park Local Development Corp. 710 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461
Tel: (718)931-7725
Description: Visitors to the Morris Park community are welcomed by old-world merchants happy to show how sausage, pizza and ravioli are made! Great restaurants and cafes, authentic pastry shops and a chocolate factory also tempt visitor palates.
Directions: Subway #2 or #5 to 180th Street; bus BX12; or NY Express Bus to Morris Park.
Norwood
Address: In the northwest Bronx Contact: Mosholu Preservation Corporation 3400 Reservoir Oval East Bronx, NY 10467
Tel: (718)324-4461
Description: Norwood is perhaps the boroughs most ethnically diverse community and home to an eclectic mix of environmentalists, artists and advocates for issues affecting the borough and city. Norwood is an urban community surrounded by green spacesBronx Park, the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx River to the east, Woodlawn Cemetery to the west, Mosholu Parkway to the south, and Van Cortlandt Park to the north. The community is also home to the Bronx County Historical Society and the Valentine-Varian House, site of the Museum of Bronx History.
Directions: Subway #4 or D to Mosholu Parkway or buses BX10, BX28, BX34, BX16, BX30. Also Liberty Lines Express Bus BXM4A or BXM4B, Metro-North commuter rail to Williamsbridge or #4, #20, #21 Westchester Bee Line bus.
Riverdale
Address: In the northwest Bronx Contact: Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Local Development Corp. 5760 Broadway Bronx, NY 10463
Tel: (718)543-7100
Description: On the banks of the Hudson River, Riverdale is one of New Yorks most beautiful residential communities. Winding, tree-lined roads lead to grand homes and estates, some of which occasionally host concerts by the Bronx Arts Ensemble. The Riverdale Historic District, designated in 1990, lies along the Hudson River from 252nd to 254th Streets between Independence Avenue and Riverdale Park. The communitys crown jewel is Wave Hill, a natural preserve with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and special events year-round. While youre in the area, dont miss the Judaica Museum at the Hebrew Home for the Aged, the Van Cortlandt House Museum and the landmark structures of the College of Mount Saint Vincent. When its time to eat, Japanese, Thai, Italian and kosher are just some of the options.
Directions: Metro-North commuter rail to Riverdale or Spuyten Duyvil station then the Rail Link bus (weekdays only) or Subway #1 or #9 to 231 Street, then bus BX7, BX10, BX20, BX9. Also Liberty Lines Express Bus BXM1(from the east side of Manhattan) or BXM2 (from the west side of Manhattan)
The Grand Concourse
Address: Runs north/south from 138th Street to Mosholu Parkway Bronx, NY
Description: The boroughs most famous boulevard, the Grand Concourse stretches for 4-1/2 miles and features the worlds largest assemblage of Art Deco residential buildings. Its north/south path is the Bronxs official parade route. South of 161 Street look for the Bronx Walk of Fame lamppost plaques bearing names of famous sons and daughters of the borough like Gen. Colin Powell, Rita Moreno and Regis Philbin who come to town each spring for an induction celebration. A trip along the Grand Concourse also provides views of The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, The Bronx County Building, Yankee Stadium, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Edgar Allan Poe Cottage and Fordham Road, one of the Bronxs busiest and most popular shopping strips.
Directions: Subway D and buses BX1 and BX2 run along the length of the Grand Concourse. The #4 train runs a few blocks west of the Grand Concourse.
Third Avenue Hub
Address: Third Avenue at E. 149th Street and surrounding commercial district Contact: HUB Third Avenue Business Improvement District 384 E. 149 Street, suite 612 Bronx, NY 10455
Tel: (718)665-3983
Description: One of the boroughs oldest and most popular shopping strips, it is a bustling, lively hub for bargain hunting. The area is especially festive at the holidays with tree lighting ceremonies and childrens events.
Directions: Subway #2 or #5 to Third Avenue and 149th Street; buses BX19, BX15, BX41, BX21, BX2, BX4
Woodlawn
Address: In the north Bronx Bronx, NY
Description: Theres a bit of the Emerald Isle in Woodlawn, where youll find authentic Irish eateries, bakeries, pubs and even newspaper stands featuring 80 newspapers from Ireland! Early Irish settlers first arrived here in the mid-19th century and its still a destination of choice for young immigrants today. While youre in the neighborhood, visit Woodlawn Cemetery, burial site of some of Americas rich and famous.
Directions: Subway #4 to Woodlawn station, then bus BX34; or Metro-North commuter rail to Woodlawn; or Liberty Bus Line BXM4B; buses BX16, BX31 or #25 Westchester Bee Line bus.
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