The Atlas Obscura Guide To The Bronx

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in The Bronx, New York

Updated July 17, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in The Bronx

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Belden Point

This quiet, scenic spot was once a busy resort paradise

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Grace Episcopal Church of City Island

Preachers and shipbuilders collaborated to create a place of worship in this island community

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A rondel of two women.

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Parkchester Terracotta Sculptures

These sculptures were designed to beautify this neighborhood when it was established in the 1940s.

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The praying mantis on the ride. Photo:

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Bronx Zoo Bug Carousel

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

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The stately stone.

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Bronx Zoo 'Fountain of Youth'

Hidden inside one of the world's most well-visited zoos is a secret plaque promising eternal life.

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The Grotto at St. Lucy’s

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Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Lucy's Church

Collect holy water from a Bronx grotto.

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Cafe al Mercato

Seriously good slices of Sicilian pizza lurk at the back of the Bronx's oldest enclosed market.

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