New York car rental and a Bronx Overview

The Bronx is the northernmost borough you can visit with your New York car rental. Interestingly, this is the only borough that is located on the mainland rather than an island.

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The area that is currently The Bronx was first settled in 1639. In 1898, the amalgamated City of New York was created and included The Bronx as one of its boroughs. The area underwent rapid growth after World War I as the subway allowed people to move freely within the city. Many of the settlers in the area were of Irish, Italian, and Jewish origin. Interestingly, during Prohibition bootleggers and gangs were rampant in the area. The area was known for its high crime rates and speakeasies. Today, when you visit with your New York car rental you are safe!

See the Bronx from your car

The Bronx has a number of neighborhoods that are well known. When you visit with your New York car rental you can stop by West Bronx. There are some interesting mansions in the Riverdale neighborhood. Other communities here include Kingsbridge and University Heights. Van Cortlandt Park is a large urban park found in the area with your New York car rental. On the property you will also find the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the oldest building in the Bronx. In East Bronx you will find the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Gardens with your New York car rental.

See the city from the sea

City Island is a small community of the Bronx in Long Island Sound. This area is known for its seafood restaurants and beautiful waterfront homes. When you visit this area with your New York car rental you will see some animals and birds not found in any other area of the Bronx. Bring some cash with you when you visit because there are a lot of small independent shops to visit (just like the small shops you will find in New England).

Take me out to the ballgame

The Bronx is best known for one thing: Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium is found in South Bronx with your New York car rental. This is the home of the Yankees and one of the most famous sport venues in the world. South Bronx is also known as the birthplace of hip hop.

Don't go there

The final area of the Bronx, which you will not explore with your New York car rental, is Rikers Island. This is where the Rikers Island Jail is found, the largest facility operated within the city. There is actually a small community on the island, but it is only accessible by bridge from Queens.

The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City that you can visit with your New York car rental. There are many interesting neighborhoods and attractions here, including one of the most famous in the city: Yankee Stadium.