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Whether you like the team or not, a trip to New York City wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Yankee Stadium.
The first stadium in America and baseball first triple-decked structure was inaugurated on April 1923. It was a no brainer that the stadium was immediately known affectionately as "The House That Ruth Built", but later on, after a staggering number of Word titles, it was also known as "The Home of Champions."
Many important events had been held here, more notable were the two Masses celebrated by Pope Paul VI on October 4, 1965, and by Pope John Paul II on October 2, 1979. Leave a Comment
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Bronx zoo is amazing. I love wild animals and this is the closest to a safari that I will get in a long time. I feel very sorry for most animals that are stuck behind a glass or a net but I admire their beauty. I can’t wait to one day go to a real safari and witness them first hand but for now the Bronx zoo will just have to do. The animals are all very well taken care of; they look healthy and interact with humans very well. The monkeys always give you a show –stick your tongue at them and they will stick it right back at you. Tigers are my favorite and they are absolutely beautiful.
Try to go when it’s a little cooler (right after the summer) and they will be awake, otherwise if it’s too hot a lot of them will just be sleeping. Also, feed time is always a blast –you can ask what time the feeding time starts and show up around that time. Address: 182nd Street - BronxDirections: http://bronxzoo.com/bz-directions_to_the_zooWebsite: http://bronxzoo.com/
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When telling people I wanted to visit The Bronx, they almost already started to arrange my funeral. This is indeed the image we have in Europe: you won't come out of the Bronx without at least being robbed.
Of course I didn't listen!: :-)
At the youth hostel, there was a guy who lived in the Bronx before, organizing a tour. It looked safer to go with him. He showed us the Yankee Stadium and walked around with us in the "poorer areas". We didn't want to visit The Bronx Zoo or Botanical Garden, we wanted to see " the real Bronx". And so we did. It was quite interesting and I'm glad I discovered this part of NY with my own eyes.
There were lots of (damaged) police cars, some strange individuals, ... but I didn't feel that unsafe. Needless to say that I wouldn't have visited it on my own and during nighttime.
A small story: I cut myself on a piece of paper there. When I got home, I proudly presented it as "my scarf from the Bronx" :-)))))
( Just a note: this last sentence is called "humor", since some people were apparently offended by it) Leave a Comment
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If you get the chance you should stop over in the Bronx for visit as well, there are many old historical neighbourhoods, and also the Yankee Stadium is located in the Bronx.
Also being the birth place of Hip Hop music, other attractions in Bronx include the Bronx Zoo, Morris Park, and the New York Botanical Garden, there is also a little Italy located in the Bronx. Leave a Comment Directions: It is the northernmost borough of New York City. The Bronx is located northeast of Manhattan
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...is really dangerous, but always be aware that a lot of people there in the South Bronx are realy poor, and some of them even have nothing to loose... But how the hell could we explore this city without going "everywhere" and try to get in touch with the people peacefully?... How else could we learn more about the spirit of the places we travel?... Leave a Comment
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The New York Botanical Garden is one of the foremost public gardens in America and also a National Historic Landmark. It has some of the most beautiful natural terrains of any botanical garden in the world, with dramatic rock outcroppings, a river, cascading waterfalls, undulating hills, wetlands, ponds, hiking trails, and 50 acres of historic, uncut forest.
Within this grand 250-acre setting in the north Bronx, many gardens and special plantings offer stunning seasonal displays, ranging from glorious daffodils and azaleas in spring to the rich tapestries of fall foliage. The New York Botanical Garden offers a tranquil retreat from the "hustle and bustle" of New York City and also it's an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the world of botany. Leave a Comment Address: Bronx River Pkwy at Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458Phone: (718) 817-8700Directions: The Metro-North Train from Grand Central Station stops right next to the Botanical Gardens.Website: http://www.nybg.org/
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Visit the House That Ruth Built. Sorry Cooperstown, but this is the Mecca of the Baseball world. The History held in this relatively young, by history standards, 83 year old building is amazing. Its so strong you can feel it the first time you walk in and see that field. Mystique and Aura running wild in the Bronx nightly. Leave a Comment Address: 161st Street and River Avenue. Bronx
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This is a wonderful green oasis just a short distance north of Manhattan in the Bronx. It is beautiful at any time of year but especially nice in the spring. That's the perfect time to see the lilacs, cherry blossoms, dogwoods, magnolias, jonquils and tulips of every color in bloom. Plan to spend a good part of the day there - it covers 250 acres! Nice walking path along the Bronx River too. From Manhattan you can take the # 2 subway from Times Square (it's a long ride) or the Metro North Train from Grand Central Station (only 20 minute ride). As of May 2003 it was $3.00 admission to the grounds. For $10.00 you can get a "Garden Passport" which lets you hop on the Tram (if your feet get tired), visit the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (the largest Victorian glasshouse in the U.S.) and see the Children's Garden. Leave a Comment Address: Bronx River Parkway at Fordham RoadPhone: (718) 817-8700Directions: The BronxWebsite: www.nybg.org
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Went to The Bronx Zoo www.wcs.org well worth a visit. Chicken wrap for lunch $6.25, high in fibre, low in taste… for “wrap” read “crap” it tasted terrible… Roy’s sandwich was $2.35 and looked better than mine.
Lots of animals and birds to see as well as watching the obligatory school trip... Leave a Comment
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The Bronx Zoo is considered one of America's very best. For those faint of heart, you might not do the Zoo. The Bronx is a rough neighborhood for New York and can be a bit intimidating. I doubt you'll have any problems traveling during the day, but if you're uncomfortable with public transit and people of different colors(horror!), then stay in the hotel room. I had brassy blonde hair and club clothes, and not one person even looked at me wrong. Please stop and say "hello" to the bison. Everyone runs by saying "snow leopards! snow leopards! Let's go see the leopards!" and I think it hurts their feelings. Leave a Comment Address: So. Bronx @ E. Tremont/W.Farm SquareDirections: If you're afraid of the subway, take Liberty Lines BXM11 From Madison Avenue. First stop after 99th St. is the Zoo. Isn't that fancy?Website: www.bronxzoo.com
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