City Island and Pelham Bay
Published 10/02/2020
In the far northeast of the Bronx, the City’s largest park and a tiny waterfront community make for a welcome day trip.
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City Island
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City Island is a seaside escape that feels like no other place within city limits. The Bronx fishing village, full of yacht clubs and waterfront restaurants, is known for its laid-back vibe, fresh seafood dining options and range of activities—including scuba diving.
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City Island Lobster House
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691 Bridge St.
Get fresh lobster and other seafood at this longstanding restaurant.
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The Original Crab Shanty
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361 City Island Ave.
The name more or less says it all: there are a whole lot of crab preparations available here.
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Sammy's Fish Box
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41 City Island Ave.
This venerable City Island institution serves up platters of fresh fish, shareable paellas and much more.
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Orchard Beach
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Park Dr
This curving swath of sand may be a man-made beach, but it is scenic, quite popular and backed by a historic bath house.
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Pelham Bay Park
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Bruckner Blvd. and Westchester Ave.
This enormous green space holds two 18-hole golf courses, a mini-golf course, tennis courts and the Thomas Pell Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary.
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Bronx Equestiran Center
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9 Shore Rd.
One of the few riding stables in NYC, the Bronx Equestrian Center offers English and Western riding lessons, group trail rides and pony rides for children.
