West Bronx Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
New York Botanical Gardens
One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art from some of the country’s best African American, Asian and Hispanic artists, among others, is celebrated in a museum near Yankee Stadium.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
The author spent his last years in this Bronx cottage, lovingly preserved since the 19th century in a park with his name.
Fordham University
Explore the campus of Fordham University as part of your travels around Bronx. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Floating Pool
You can take time to visit Floating Pool during your travels to Bronx. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Top hotels in West Bronx
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great expierence and location.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Love staying at Hyatt, Location and cleanliness A Plus
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean, everyone was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff was amazing, room was clean, and with it on the corner we got two different views of the Square, so what a fantastic two nights we had!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room was older but clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had a change of plans and needed to change booking from a King to a Queen, which was done.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was clean and large. Beds were comfy. Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bronx
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Broadway are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Cleopatra's Needle or Ukrainian Institute of America, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
