Parks & Nature
Van Cortlandt Park - 242 St station
Great for the outdoors junky
Drinks & Nightlife
Located just 4 train stops away, this strip of bars immerses you into a whole other world. Welcome to bachata, salsa, merengue capital of New York.
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Dyckman Street
Dyckman StreetLocated just 4 train stops away, this strip of bars immerses you into a whole other world. Welcome to bachata, salsa, merengue capital of New York.
This is a local Irish bar that usually has live music sets and is usually packed on the weekends. However, it is more of an older and local crowd that likes to hang out there.
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An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 W 238th StThis is a local Irish bar that usually has live music sets and is usually packed on the weekends. However, it is more of an older and local crowd that likes to hang out there.
I have never been to this place but have heard a lot about it. It is a latin restaurant and lounge. Looks very fun.
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Silhouette
5668 BroadwayI have never been to this place but have heard a lot about it. It is a latin restaurant and lounge. Looks very fun.
Great bar for drinks, watch games and dance a little. Local popular spot.
The Kilt on 231, Bar & Grill
170 West 231st StreetGreat bar for drinks, watch games and dance a little. Local popular spot.
Great place to watch sports games, drink and enjoy a bar scene close by.
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Bronx Alehouse
216 W 238th StGreat place to watch sports games, drink and enjoy a bar scene close by.
Silhouette
5668 BroadwayDrink and eat. Dominican spot. Like a lounge.
Parrilla Latina
5523 BroadwayDance Club at night
Barcelona Bites
220 W 242nd StFood and nightclub nearby
Sightseeing
Umlalazi we-New York Botanical
2900 Southern BlvdEssentials
This grocery store is like a Trader Joe's. It is great.
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Garden Gourmet Market - Supermarket
5665 BroadwayThis grocery store is like a Trader Joe's. It is great.
If you are looking for cheap groceries, this store is amazing. However, you have to bring your own bags to put the groceries in. I usually use my shopping cart or ask if you need a bag or a backpack. I have plenty.
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ALDI
5532 BroadwayIf you are looking for cheap groceries, this store is amazing. However, you have to bring your own bags to put the groceries in. I usually use my shopping cart or ask if you need a bag or a backpack. I have plenty.
This store is open 24/7 and sells everything from beverages to beauty to toothpaste to shampoo. Highly recommend if you need anything quickly and at any time. I would warn though that sometimes there are long lines depending on the hour.
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Rite Aid
35-45 W 125th StThis store is open 24/7 and sells everything from beverages to beauty to toothpaste to shampoo. Highly recommend if you need anything quickly and at any time. I would warn though that sometimes there are long lines depending on the hour.
You can get great deals on really useful items at this place. If you want cheap gifts to bring back to your country or you forgot to bring something on your travels and need to run out and buy real quick, I would check this store first.
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Dollar Tree
5687 BroadwayYou can get great deals on really useful items at this place. If you want cheap gifts to bring back to your country or you forgot to bring something on your travels and need to run out and buy real quick, I would check this store first.
Getting Around
Want to go to time square, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 memorial. 1 Train takes you directly into the city for around $2.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5618 BroadwayIf you would like to explore a little outside the city I would suggest taking the metro north upstate. The ride is completely beautiful and right along the hudson river. You can also take this train down to 42nd street. More comfy then the local 1 train but more expensive.
Marble Hill station
If you would like to explore a little outside the city I would suggest taking the metro north upstate. The ride is completely beautiful and right along the hudson river. You can also take this train down to 42nd street. More comfy then the local 1 train but more expensive.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite places in the area. So romantic and peaceful and makes you see a different side of New York. Usually guest have to pay, but I have a membership so let me know if you want to visit and I can just let you know what to say at the door"
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Wave Hill
4900 Independence AveOne of my favorite places in the area. So romantic and peaceful and makes you see a different side of New York. Usually guest have to pay, but I have a membership so let me know if you want to visit and I can just let you know what to say at the door"
This is a hidden castle in the middle of the city. It is gorgeous and probably another hidden secret of NYC. I would highly suggest going there if you like museums.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis is a hidden castle in the middle of the city. It is gorgeous and probably another hidden secret of NYC. I would highly suggest going there if you like museums.
Food Scene
Bronx Riverdale Diner
3657 Kingsbridge AveIf you want a wide selection of options, go here.
Mon Amour Coffee & Wine
234 W 238th StGreat place to sip some coffee and get work done.
Great to watch sports games, eat burgers and have great steak.
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Jake’s Steakhouse
6031 BroadwayGreat to watch sports games, eat burgers and have great steak.
Great place for a quick grab and go before heading on the subway into the city.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StGreat place for a quick grab and go before heading on the subway into the city.
This is what you call a NYC bodega. It is not the closest one to the house. You have to climb up some stairs to get to it but it is open 24/7. Great spot for late night munchies. You can order delivery from them at any time. I would get a chop cheese or a Lola's B. Chop cheese is only made in NYC.
Jaspers Deli Inc.
434 W 238th StThis is what you call a NYC bodega. It is not the closest one to the house. You have to climb up some stairs to get to it but it is open 24/7. Great spot for late night munchies. You can order delivery from them at any time. I would get a chop cheese or a Lola's B. Chop cheese is only made in NYC.
This is not a local restaurant but a chain restaurant. However, if you are looking for food options, a bar, fun place for kids, or to look around and do a little shopping after eating this is a nice place to go. There is a target and a TJ max close by.
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Applebee's Grill + Bar
2505 Emmons AveThis is not a local restaurant but a chain restaurant. However, if you are looking for food options, a bar, fun place for kids, or to look around and do a little shopping after eating this is a nice place to go. There is a target and a TJ max close by.
Bocaditos Bistro
4863 BroadwayGuacamole Taqueria
5025 BroadwayBeans and Vines
4799 BroadwayThis is a restaurant and bar.