About the Five Boroughs
The City derives its character from hundreds of communities that feel like cities (and worlds) of their own. Scroll on to find your next destination.
NYC Local Legends: Angela Hunte
There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Brooklyn native Angela Hunte takes us around Flatbush, highlighting the culture through food, music, carnival and more.
Bronx
Island
THE BRONX
The Bronx is full of history and culture. It’s where Babe Ruth became a baseball legend, hip-hop was born and an old-world Little Italy flourishes.
Visit Casa Amadeo for a Wealth of Latin Music History in the Bronx
Musician Mike Amadeo preserves Latin music history at NYC’s oldest music shop up in the Bronx.
Get to Know These Small Businesses in the South Bronx
These entrepreneurs in the South Bronx are reinvigorating the borough.
Accessible Guide to The New York Botanical Garden
Here is everything you can expect when visiting the NYBG including must-see gardens, dining and wildlife.
BROOKLYN
There’s plenty to explore in NYC’s most populous borough, from world-class nightlife and innovative cuisine to brownstone-lined neighborhoods and expansive parks.
15 Things to Do at Coney Island
The Brooklyn neighborhood known for its amusement park is that and so much more.
A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Bedford-Stuyvesant
Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.
Secrets of Prospect Park
Visit Brooklyn’s beloved green space with an eye toward its hidden features and lesser-known history.
MANHATTAN
Home to the most famous skyline in the world, Manhattan is an icon. Find adventure everywhere, whether by the lights of Broadway or under the soaring elms of Central Park.
Guide to Koreatown
Go for Korean barbecue and beyond in this Midtown Manhattan neighborhood.
8 Manhattan Jazz Clubs to Check Out
Head to these classic nightspots to hear great live music and see jazz legends up close.
A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Harlem
Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this vibrant and historic Manhattan neighborhood.
QUEENS
Queens can satisfy nearly every taste and thrill. Explore an endless selection of global cuisines, scenic surf, edgy galleries and World’s Fair remnants.
Family-Friendly Guide to Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The former site of two world’s fairs provides acres upon acres of year-round activities for kids and adults.
Guide to MoMA PS1
Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative art institution in Long Island City.
10 Places to Go for a Late Night Out in Queens
If you’re looking for late-night bites or places to dance until the wee hours, this list is for you.
STATEN ISLAND
Think you know Staten Island? Think again. New York City’s southernmost borough is filled with historic attractions, beach views and international dining options—all just a ferry ride away.
The FerryHawks Are Bringing Baseball Back to Staten Island
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a new independent league baseball team, are the comeback story that the borough—and City—needs.
The Complete Guide to Historic Richmond Town, NYC’s Living History Museum
Historical interpreters reenact 19th-century life in this charming, preserved Staten Island village.