Ally's Guidebook!
Getting Around
Express Bus to Manhattan (30-45 minutes).
Ferry to Manhattan (30 minutes)
Local buses and subway as well.
FERRY BOAT to/from Manhattan (Castle stop: Ferry Point)
Buses
-BxM9 (4:45am-11pm) EXPRESS bus into Manhattan $6.00
(metrocard, credit card, smart phone pay or coins)
-Other express buses into Manhattan or Queens: BxM8, BxM7
- BX40 (24hr) LOCAL bus to Westchester Square #6 Subway station.
-BX42 (24hr) LOCAL bus to Westchester Square #6 Subway station.
E Tremont Av/Harding Av
FERRY BOAT to/from Manhattan (Castle stop: Ferry Point)
Buses
-BxM9 (4:45am-11pm) EXPRESS bus into Manhattan $6.00
(metrocard, credit card, smart phone pay or coins)
-Other express buses into Manhattan or Queens: BxM8, BxM7
- BX40 (24hr) LOCAL bus to Westchester Square #6 Subway station.
-BX42 (24hr) LOCAL bus to Westchester Square #6 Subway station.
Westchester Square
#6 Subway Station
http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/sixline.htm
Ferry Boat to/from Manhattan $4
https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/soundview/
Park ta 'Ferry Point'
10 Hutchinson River ParkwayFerry Boat to/from Manhattan $4
https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/soundview/
Food Scene
Tommy's Pizza
4033 E Tremont AveDelivery & Open until 1am
Prince Coffee House
2306 Arthur AveOpen until 11pm
Local gem, open until about 10pm and 11pm on Fri/Sat.
http://www.wickedwolfny.com/menu.html
The Wicked Wolf
4029 East Tremont AvenueLocal gem, open until about 10pm and 11pm on Fri/Sat.
http://www.wickedwolfny.com/menu.html
Open 11am-10pm
Healthy, spot with weekend work out sessions for $5
https://musclemakergrill.com/
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Muscle Maker Grill
4041 E Tremont AveOpen 11am-10pm
Healthy, spot with weekend work out sessions for $5
https://musclemakergrill.com/
CASA Restaurant & Lounge
3607 E Tremont AveOpen 4pm-12am
https://www.casarestaurantnyc.com/
The Scoop
3035 Cross Bronx ExpyIce cream!!! Open till 4pm except Sat 2pm and closed on Sun.
local favorite latin fusion restaurant, open 4pm-11pm most nights.
http://www.travesiasnyc.com/
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Travesias
3834 E Tremont Avelocal favorite latin fusion restaurant, open 4pm-11pm most nights.
http://www.travesiasnyc.com/
IKKO Hibachi Sushi Asian Bistro
3938 E Tremont AveSolid Hibachi
One of 2 top NYC pizza spots, enjoyed by celebs.
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Louie & Ernie's Pizza
1300 Crosby AveOne of 2 top NYC pizza spots, enjoyed by celebs.
Parks & Nature
Wave Hill
4900 Independence AveNearby park and playground. Enjoy a stroll, or a jog. Very local! Has events and movies. There is a closer park that is walking distance from the house.
Park ta 'Ferry Point'
10 Hutchinson River ParkwayNearby park and playground. Enjoy a stroll, or a jog. Very local! Has events and movies. There is a closer park that is walking distance from the house.
Neighborhood park just 4 minutes away walking. It's a regular spot for jogging, a stroll or just a nice drink on a bench in nature. It's wild with great benches, quiet and cute kid's playground, basketball court, baseball field. (Walk on Quincy towards Lawton Ave for 4 blocks until you see Dewey Ave Make LEFT, and continue until you see the park on Balcom Avenue).
Ferry Point Park/Playground - Throgs Neck
Neighborhood park just 4 minutes away walking. It's a regular spot for jogging, a stroll or just a nice drink on a bench in nature. It's wild with great benches, quiet and cute kid's playground, basketball court, baseball field. (Walk on Quincy towards Lawton Ave for 4 blocks until you see Dewey Ave Make LEFT, and continue until you see the park on Balcom Avenue).
Glen Island Park
Gorgeous island water/park area nearby. Definite must see!
Drinks & Nightlife
http://www.anbealbochtcafe.com/
(Free drinks at already excellent priced weekend brunch served until 4pm)
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An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 W 238th Sthttp://www.anbealbochtcafe.com/
(Free drinks at already excellent priced weekend brunch served until 4pm)
Paddys On the Bay
50 Pennyfield Avenue11am-2am
Late night local pub
http://paddysonthebay.com/
Tosca Rooftop Garden Bar
4034 E Tremont AveRestaurant and Drinks
https://www.toscabronx.com/
Local favorite, late night food and drinks, open 12am most nights and until 2am on Fri/Sat
http://havanacafe.info/
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Havana Café
3151 E Tremont AveLocal favorite, late night food and drinks, open 12am most nights and until 2am on Fri/Sat
http://havanacafe.info/
Sightseeing
The Original Little Italy on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx which was named one of the greatest streets in the United States. It is beautiful, authentic, and very reasonably priced. Enjoy cafes, have a stroll, enjoy fresh oysters, watch Cuban cigars being hand rolled, and go in for some Italian pastries made by Italians who have owned these little shops for ages, and have a nice evening meal before heading back.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Avenue
http://www.arthuravenuebronx.com/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mariani/the-real-little-italy-and-best-restaurants-are-in-the-bronx_b_7518278.html
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Arthur Avenue
Arthur AvenueThe Original Little Italy on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx which was named one of the greatest streets in the United States. It is beautiful, authentic, and very reasonably priced. Enjoy cafes, have a stroll, enjoy fresh oysters, watch Cuban cigars being hand rolled, and go in for some Italian pastries made by Italians who have owned these little shops for ages, and have a nice evening meal before heading back.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Avenue
http://www.arthuravenuebronx.com/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mariani/the-real-little-italy-and-best-restaurants-are-in-the-bronx_b_7518278.html
Very difficult to get access to, but worth it if you can get yourself permission. A hidden gem that not many (or any!) tourists get to access filled with history and pretty unique sites. To get access you must apply and hire your own boat. (You're staying next to the Marina here in our home so you can easily walk over and find someone to help you out on that front). https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/north-brother-island/visit
North Brother Island
Very difficult to get access to, but worth it if you can get yourself permission. A hidden gem that not many (or any!) tourists get to access filled with history and pretty unique sites. To get access you must apply and hire your own boat. (You're staying next to the Marina here in our home so you can easily walk over and find someone to help you out on that front). https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/north-brother-island/visit
This forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland pre-dating the American Revolution by centuries. It retains marks carved by glaciers thousands of years ago and is the place of the original hunting trails of the Lenape Native Americans.
https://www.nybg.org/garden/forest/
Thain Family Forest
Bronx Park RoadThis forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland pre-dating the American Revolution by centuries. It retains marks carved by glaciers thousands of years ago and is the place of the original hunting trails of the Lenape Native Americans.
https://www.nybg.org/garden/forest/
Enjoy the classic beach New Yorkers enjoy, and the Bronx's only public beach.
https://www.nycgo.com/venues/orchard-beach
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Orchard Beach
Enjoy the classic beach New Yorkers enjoy, and the Bronx's only public beach.
https://www.nycgo.com/venues/orchard-beach
Historic City Island, has some of the best seafood, local spots and a must visit when you come to NYC. It's old school and it remains as such!
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City Island Diner
304 City Island AveHistoric City Island, has some of the best seafood, local spots and a must visit when you come to NYC. It's old school and it remains as such!
Arts & Culture
The famous author's hideaway, as he too understood the secret magic of the Bronx.
http://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/poe-cottage/poe-hours-directions/
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The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
2640 Grand ConcourseThe famous author's hideaway, as he too understood the secret magic of the Bronx.
http://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/poe-cottage/poe-hours-directions/
Entertainment
Bally's Golf Links nearby (not trump).
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Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point
500 Hutchinson River PkwyBally's Golf Links nearby (not trump).