Edgar Allan Poe Cottage (circa 1812) 718-881-8900, Located at Kingsbridge Road and the Grand Concourse, the Poe Cottage is where Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life, from 1846 to 1849. In its previous location, this small wooden farmhouse had unobstructed views of the rolling Bronx hills to the shores of Long Island. The cottage is restored to its original appearance and features authentic period furnishings. A film presentation and a guided tour are available.

Valentine-Varian House (circa 1758) 3266 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, 718-881-8900, The historic Valentine-Varian House is a four-level fieldstone farmhouse that was the site of six skirmishes between American soldiers and British forces, who occupied the house for most of the Revolutionary War. The restored house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was opened in 1968 to the public as the Museum of Bronx History. 

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464, Located in Pelham Bay Park, 718-885-1461, The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum's mansion, gardens and landscape offer visitors a source of serenity in the urban landscape. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Grecian-style stone mansion with Greek Revival-style interiors, built between 1836 and 1842, was opened as a museum in 1946. more... 

Bronx Museum of the Arts (BxMA) 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10456, 718-681-6000, The Bronx Museum of the Arts' permanent collection focuses on contemporary art by artists of African, Asian, and Latin American descent. more...

Hall of Fame for Great Americans Located at Bronx Community College, 718-289-5161, Founded in 1900 to honor prominent Americans who have had a significant impact on this nation's history, the Hall of Fame for Great Americans is a New York landmark institution that is the original "Hall of Fame" in the United States. Three buildings, Gould Memorial Library, the Hall of Languages and Cornelius Baker Hall of Philosophy, adjoin the 630-foot open-air Colonnade, which houses the 98 bronze busts of the honorees. These include authors, educators, architects, inventors, military leaders, judges, theologians, philanthropists, humanitarians, scientists, artists, and explorers. more...

Museum of Bronx History, The 3266 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, 718-881-8900, Housed in the Colonial-era Valentine-Varian House, the Museum of Bronx History offers a unique collection of objects, ephemera, and photographs. Exhibits on all periods of Bronx History from pre-Revolutionary days to the present are presented.

Bronx Zoo 718-367-1010, The flagship of the largest network of metropolitan zoos in the country, the 265-acre Bronx Zoo is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society. Over 4,000 animals, including polar bears, snow leopards, white-throated bee-eaters, camels, Western lowland gorillas, bison, grizzly bears, blue-bellied rollers, black leopards, ebony langurs, sea lions and Siberian tigers, call the Bronx Zoo their home. The Bronx Zoo is located at Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway. more... 

New York Botanical Garden Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, 718-817-8700, The New York Botanical Garden features 250 acres of plants and specialty gardens, a children's garden, and a Victorian conservatory. more...

Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471, 718-549-3200, Overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center.  more...

Susansez NYC Walkabouts 555 Kappock Street, Bronx, NY 10463, 917-509-3111, Experience neighborhood walking tours as well as customized tours for individuals and groups by this licensed NYC tour guides.  more...