The Bronx

The Bronx is the city's most maligned and misunderstood borough. Its reputation as a gritty, down-and-out place is a little outdated, and there's lots of beauty to be found, if you know where to look. There is more parkland in the Bronx than any other borough, as well as one of the world's finest botanical collections, the largest metropolitan zoo in the country, and, of course, Yankee Stadium, The Bronx does cover a large area, though, so the attractions are spread out. Whether you're relaxing at a ball game or scoping out exotic species at the zoo, there's plenty of fun to be had here.