New York City’s borough of the Bronx draws millions of people annually to visit the largest zoological park in the United States, or to catch a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Beyond the animal cages (and batting cages) is a section of the city filled with art, food, music, and unusual sites that can only be found in one place: Da Bronx. The Bronx offers some of the most amazing experiences for visitors to New York City because it is so unexplored. You can take a canoe and course down a river, or take a course in pole dancing school. The Bronx has a rich history, which includes the American Revolution, that has given way to today’s rebels in street fashion. Sit down and feast on dishes from Ghana and Italy. Learn to roll cigars. Pay homage to the founders of rap music and hip hop culture. And explore quiet cemeteries’ stunning architecture. The borough is home the largest park in New York City, waterfront vistas that are unparalleled, and access to riverfronts and bays. Whether you are a first time visitor, longtime resident, or a native, you will find 111 hidden gems in the Bronx. The most unexplored borough of New York City is yours to discover with 111 Places in The Bronx That You Must Not Miss. AUTHOR: Kevin C. Fitzpatrick is a third-generation New Yorker with a voracious enthusiasm for all things related to the city’s past, present, and future. He is the author and editor of seven books, all tied to New York City history.
SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider’s guide to the Bronx . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Appeals to both the local market (more than 20 million people call New York City home) and the tourist market (more than 60.5 million people visit New York City every year!) . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs
