17 TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN SOUTH BRONX

Three people walk toward the entrance of The Bronx Museum of the Arts on a sunny day, with trees casting shadows on the modern building's facade.

Bronx Museum of the Arts. Photo: Lucía Vázquez

Stop by the Bronx Museum

Always free and always worth a stop, this museum has a small but strong permanent holding and rotating exhibits.

A group of people in colorful coats stand facing an ornate brick building with decorative patterns and sculptures above the entrance, on a sunny day.

Park Plaza Apartments. Photo: Gabby Jones

Explore Deco Architecture

There’s no better collection of deco architecture and design than along the Grand Concourse; Jerome Avenue has its share as well.

A woman claps and smiles in a restaurant as others cheer, watching a soccer match on a large TV screen mounted on the wall. Sombreros and colorful decorations adorn the lively space.

Xochimilco. Photo: Cinthya Santos Briones

Have a Homestyle Mexican Feast

Come to this family restaurant for Pueblan food done right.

A white marble fountain with sculpted figures stands in a lush, green park surrounded by bushes and trees, with tall buildings and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Joyce Kilmer Park. Photo: Lucía Vázquez

Relax in Joyce Kilmer Park

Near Yankee Stadium, this park holds the pretty Lorelei Fountain, celebrating German poet Heinrich Heine.

Two people walk on a sidewalk past the Beatstro restaurant in the Bronx, New York. The storefront features bright orange signage and an orange awning, with large windows and planters outside.

Beatstro. Photo: Lucía Vázquez

Have Brunch at a Bronx Standby

If you’re looking for a hip-hop vibe with your brunch, you’ve come to the right place.

A shelf with books, plants, magazines, a typewriter, a vintage camera, and a boombox sits against a geometric hexagon-patterned wall. Two large potted plants stand on either side of the shelf.

Sankofa Haus. Photo: Kyle Deitz

Show up at this multipurpose space for scheduled jazz nights and happy hours.

Exterior view of the Andrew Freedman Home, with its name engraved near the roofline. Foliage with autumn leaves partially frames the image, and three windows are visible on the stone building’s facade.

Andrew Freedman Home. Photo: Gabby Jones

Hit an Artists’ Haven

This 1920s historic landmark brings artists together and hosts occasional events.

A woman stands outside a blue-brick store called "Bronx Native," with a yellow and red sign and boxes stacked by the entrance. The storefront window displays colorful signs and merchandise.

Bronx Native. Photo: Gabby Jones

Pop in to Bronx Native

This stylish shop will set you up with the right fit to represent the Bronx.

A brightly lit bookstore with white shelves full of colorful books, several display tables with stacked books, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The atmosphere is inviting and organized.

The Lit. Bar. Photo: Simbarashe Cha

Hit the Books

Browse books and sip wine at the Lit. Bar, the borough’s lone bookstore.

A yellow and blue Sabrett umbrella shades a hot dog stand with condiments in front of a large stadium, as people walk across the street on a sunny day.

Yankee Stadium. Photo: Adam Pape

See a Yankees Game

The Yankees are an iconic franchise, and seeing a baseball game here is a quintessential New York experience.

Joseph Yancey Track and Field. Photo: Lucía Vázquez

Run at Macombs Dam Park

The track at this park, which was once a training site for the New York Pioneers Club—a Black Harlem-based track-and-field club that was open to all and helped integrate running—is named for Joseph Yancey, one of the group's founders.

A person holds a plate with two chicken drumsticks in red sauce, surrounded by traditional Mexican dishes in colorful pottery, including beans, mole, tortillas, and a vegetable medley on a rustic table.

La Morada. Photo: Jordana Bermúdez

Try Regional Mexican Cuisine

In Mott Haven, this Mexican restaurant specializes in delicious Oaxacan moles sand other regional dishes.

Two people walk hand in hand on a bridge at sunset, with a dramatic sky and a tall tower silhouetted in the distance, surrounded by trees and city buildings.

The High Bridge. Photo: Adam Pape

Cross a Historic Walkway

Walk this pedestrian-only bridge, part of the Old Croton Aqueduct—and nearly 180 years old.

Two yellow "The Bronx Walk of Fame" street signs on a black pole, honoring Dr. Manny Villafaña and Funkmaster Flex, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

Bronx Walk of Fame. Photo: Gabby Jones

Follow the Walk of Fame

Trace the legacy of famous Bronxites along the Grand Concourse.

A red-brick, three-story corner building with white trim and mansard roof stands at an intersection. Fire escapes line the windows, and a pedestrian and parked cars are nearby. A traffic light hangs above the street.

Bronx Documentary Center. Photo: Julianne Schaer

Visit a Photography Institution

This community spot has photo exhibits, classes and much more.

Three people stand outside a brick apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Ave, taking photos of the entrance. The scene suggests the building holds some cultural or historical significance.

Courtesy, Hush Hip Hop Tours

Tour Hip-Hop History

Take a bus tour—often narrated by a rap star—to see where the genre took root.

An elderly man stands in the doorway of Casa Amadeo, a music store with a sign reading "Antigua Casa Hernandez" above the entrance, located at 786 Prospect Avenue. Framed photos and posters are visible inside the shop.

Casa Amadeo. Photo: Maridelis Morales Rosado

Get Immersed in Music History

Learn about Latin music at this long-running record and instrument shop.