Ariadne 
Moving to Bronx? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Bronx Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Yankee Stadium: This is the home field where the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball play. Going to a Yankees game is an authentic New York experience that shouldn’t be passed up.
- The Mall at Bay Plaza (200 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY): This Co-op City shopping mall is packed with festive fun, from a Santa photo experience on Level 3 to a Christmas Winter Wonderland Toy Distribution event and the annual Tree Lighting ceremony.
- Stan’s Sports Bar: This is the official place to be before, after, and even during Yankees Games. You’ll find plenty of diehard fans to watch the game with.
- New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show (2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY): All aboard for one of Manhattan’s most enchanting holiday traditions. Each year, model trains glide through replicas of New York City landmarks, like the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge—all meticulously crafted from plant parts. It’s a must-see for train enthusiasts, the festive, and anyone with a soft spot for all things miniature.
- Little Italy (2396 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY): Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life? Head to Little Italy where there are plenty of gourmet Italian treats to go around. While you’re shopping, you may even come across The Jolly Holidays, a Victorian caroling group. For the full holiday experience, time your visit with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ciccarone Park. Think holiday tunes, Italian cookies, and mugs of hot chocolate.
- Flavas International Grill: No-frills eatery offering a mix of Jamaican fare & soul food, plus smoothies, juice & espresso.
- Sam’s: Burgers & Southern comfort fare round out the menu at this unfussy, low-lit tavern with DJ events.
- The Bronx Museum of the Arts: The Bronx Museum of the Arts is an internationally recognized cultural destination that presents innovative contemporary art exhibitions and education programs and is committed to promoting cross-cultural dialogues for diverse audiences.
- Court Deli: The Court Deli is a Bronx establishment that has been serving the local community for over 80 years. They are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to classic Kosher delicatessen staples like pastrami, corned beef, and frankfurters, they offer a full-service diner with a wide variety of options.
- Christmas House of the Garabedian Family (1605 Pelham Pkwy N, Bronx, New York): The Garabedian Family’s Christmas House has been a Bronx legend for decades. Over the holiday season, this family home becomes a festive landmark, cranking up the holiday cheer with Nativity scenes, Blockbuster-era promo figurines, carousel horses, and dozens of costumed mannequins. The house has had its on-and-off years—but will 2024 see the lights come back on?
- Charlies Bar & Kitchen (112 Lincoln Ave, Bronx, NY): Tucked inside the historic Clock Tower—once a piano factory—this New American restaurant and cocktail bar is a great spot to ring in the new year and avoid the Manhattan price tag and pretension. Every year, they host a NYE extravaganza complete with hors d’oeuvres and champagne at midnight.
- Andrew Freedman Home: A place where art and culture converge, the talents and dreams of their visitors are nurtured and the possibilities unleashed. They’re all about building vibrant, sustainable programs and projects that transform their neighborhoods!
- Feeding Tree: This casual Bronx eatery offers homestyle Jamaican classics like Oxtail, Tripe & Beans, Curried Goat, and Jerk Chicken.
- Joyce Kilmer Park: This park, bounded by the Grand Concourse, Walton Avenue, 164th and 161st Streets, is named after Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918), poet, journalist, and soldier. It features the “Lorelei” fountain & the Louis J. Heintz Memorial
- Van Cortlandt Track Club’s Lettuce Run Turkey Trot (Van Cortlandt Park): Every Thanksgiving, the Van Cortlandt Track Club hosts this 5K fun run to support the Friendly Fridge BX, an organization dedicated to food rescue and the Bronx’s first community fridge. Lace-up your sneakers and sign up before November 28th—race day!
- Brothers Seafood: This no-frills seafood joint offers up classic fried seafood dishes like fish, shrimp, and clams.
- Bronx Draft House: Bustling alehouse featuring draft microbrews, cocktails & pub grub in a compact, modern interior.
- Cosenzas Fish Market (2354 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY): Celebrate Christmas the Italian way. Many Italian families honor the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Cosenza’s, located in the heart of the Bronx’s Little Italy, is the perfect spot to stock up on fresh, delicious seafood for your holiday spread.
- Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY): As the sun sets, the Bronx Zoo transforms into a glowing wonderland with millions of lights and wildlife lanterns. Six trails leading to over 100 different species of plants and animals will glow up in this immersive walkthrough. In 2024, this family-friendly event will see new additions, like interactive glowing walls, 12-foot light-up trees, and illuminated flowers.
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail (2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY): Join Jack Skellington and his crew at the New York Botanical Garden for over 8,000 square feet of installations, 3D-printed sculptures, and interactive video projections. But be quick—this smoke-filled spectacle of light, sound, and animation only lasts through November.
