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Area: 42 square miles
Population: 1.3+ million
Travel Time From Times Square: 30 minutes

It's the birthplace of hip-hop, the former home of Edgar Allan Poe and the borough where Babe Ruth made his name. Today's Bronx celebrates all of those legacies. Visitors can pass through the borough on a hip-hop tour; taste the authentic flavor of Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's own Little Italy (homemade capellini, anyone?); cheer on the world-champion Yankees at their new stadium; and take in the colorful plants at the Wave Hill gardens and conservatory. Summer is also a great time to see all manner of flora and fauna at The New York Botanical Garden, where more than a million plants are in bloom, and the Bronx Zoo, where you'll find aardvarks, zebras and almost everything in between. Finally, for an unexpected getaway within city limits, sink your teeth into fresh seafood on City Island, the borough's maritime village. Subways, buses, private car services and tour companies make all these places easy to reach.

To help you navigate the borough, see our list of must-visit locations, below.

Little Italy: Visit Arthur Avenue for pizza, pastries and one of the best public libraries in the City.
Woodlawn: Irish culture runs far deeper than funny green hats on St. Patrick's Day in this Bronx neighborhood.

Remember to check back for updates, as our team continues to search the borough for the best the Bronx has to offer. For more information, visit ilovethebronx.com.