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Here you can find various Bronx restaurants.

Located in Pelham Bay Park, where it commands a view of Long Island Sound, this National Historic Landmark was built between 1836 and 1842.

Since 1991 licensed tour guides from Big Onion Walking Tours have been leading groups through New York City's ethnic and historic neighborhoods. Two-hour walking tours are scheduled seven days a week all year round.

Learn about the organizations efforts to preserve the Bronx River corridor and greenway through links to its Ecological Restoration & Management team, special programs, outreach, events, meetings and an online newsletter. Users can also learn about the rivers natural and social history.

The official site for New York City's Central Park. You'll find information about everything going on in the park including music, walking tours, flowers in bloom, animal life, family programs, large events, sports and education. There are links to information on ball fields, pools, basketball and tennis courts, Shakespeare in the Park, Summer Stage, New York Grand Opera performances, and classical music under the stars.

The Children's Museum offers 5 floors of interactive exhibits for learning and family fun. Consult this website to find out about the exhibits, classes and programs scheduled at the museum.

Manhattan is, after all, an island. One of the best ways to see and learn about it is to circle it on a boat. Investigate this opportunity and other adventures on the harbor offered by Circle Line Tours.

Theater information, movie show times and tickets for the eight City Cinemas locations in Manhattan.

Provides information about facilities and activities in the Bronx, including: beaches, computer resource centers, dog runs, interactive park maps, nature centers, recreation centers, special events, and sports facilities: baseball fields, basketball courts, bocce courts, cricket fields, football fields, golfcourses, roller hockey, soccer fields, tennis courts (indoor/outdoor), and swimming pools.

A schedule of upcoming free programs for children in local parks.

Restaurant, bar, lounge, and live music.

Film Forum is a nonprofit 3-screen cinema located in SoHo. NYC premieres of American independent and foreign art features are presented along with a wide array of repertory and genre programming. This full-service movie house presents challenging, unusual and entertaining films.

Bowling in the Bronx.

Latin night club.

Jazz, rock, funk, poetry, performance art, dance, film and video are on the schedule at this unique space. Check out the calendar of upcoming events and purchase tickets online.

A clearinghouse for information on concerts in New York City and elsewhere searchable by Artist and Venue.

Since 1919, Five Generations of Fine Italian Food Dining.

"Hel-lo and welcome to MovieFone." Show times and tickets for movie theaters all over town. Searchable by zip code or theater, and featuring links to popular movies, award winners, and video clips.

The site offers a calendar of events, online park locator and information on fields, pools, nature centers and other facilities. Other department services include permits and the planting and removal of street trees.

Find out what's happening at your local park.

New York Movie Times - Get your New York movies, theaters and times fast and easy! Bronx Theaters.

A clearinghouse of sports links from Arm Wrestling to Volleyball and everything in between.

Sponsored by The New York Times, nytoday.com offers information on recreation, entertainment, news, weather and everything else going on in New York City with links to maps, events and cultural institutions around town.

Located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx.

The official site for New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation with links to recreation, sports facilities, city dog runs, nature tours, art exhibits, street tree information, upcoming events, and volunteering.

This is the city's official tourism website with information about hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions, and events happening in The Big Apple. The site offers links to maps and neighborhoods and is searchable by date and event.

Sound Playground is a place where children are able to create music with bronze drum seats and tables, speaking tubes and wind bells. There is also an echo chamber which allows childrento experiment with acoustic properties and other interesting features. PS 23 is located at 2151 Washington Ave. The Bronx, NY 10457.

A directory of many children's and adult leagues, including: soccer, hockey, bowling, basketball, volleyball, golf, softball, baseball, football, swimming and darts.

Founded in 1871 the club meets monthly and sponsors running races and other events.

Information from the local cricket club that was founded in 1872, including a history of the club.

News, schedules and results from local running events, school track teams, and a Staten Island Runner Community Forum.

The Staten Island YMCA website provides addresses and phone numbers of the two StatenIsland YMCA facilities. There is also a list of youth and adult programs offered.

"The Big Apple Fest is a philanthropic art exhibit designed to promote a revitalized image of New York City by capitalizing upon "The Big Apple" moniker, fostering creativity and stimulating the tourism trade. The goal is to raise money for New York City-based non-profit organizations."

The creators of the Bronx Mall and Bronx Sidewalks Websites feature such Bronx cultural institutions as the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Wave Hill, the Bronx Arts Ensemble, and the Bronx Opera Company in their Cultural Mosaic Web page. Check out Bronx Mall's Calendar of Events for upcoming programs as well.

Bronx YMCA

Provides links detailing this national historic landmark's botanical collections (such as the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory's reopening), its educational programs, scientific research, and upcoming events.

Includes the Yankees' regular season schedule (under Game Day). The Seating Map/Stadium Viewer (under Ticket Central) allows you to preview an approximate photo vista from yourchosen section.

The Point CDC Theater is a lively 100-seat, Black Box performance venue. This versatile 352 square foot performance space can be adapted to meet the needs of many types of performing and visual arts events.

Learn the history of these national monuments and find visitor information such as hours of operation, ferry schedules and other practical details.

Van Cortlandt House located in Van Cortlandt Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its interior and exterior are designated New York City Landmarks.

Provides visitor information and a description of the gardens.

Find the addresses and phone numbers of the five Manhattan YMCA locations and read a listing of the types of activities and programs offered at each.