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Orchard Beach

"The Bronx Riviera". 1.1 mi (1.7 km) of artificial beach created in the 1930s. Located in Pelham Bay Park at the western end of Long Island Sound. The Bx5 and Bx12 serve it during the summer.

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Pelham Bay Park
The largest park in New York City (3 times the size of Central Park) offers numerous activities, including 13 miles (20km) of shoreline with swimming at Orchard Beach, horse trails, bike paths, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Depicts the Pelham Bay Park as it once was centuries ago. The house is one of the only country estates left, and is now surrounded by urban scenery.
Closed · opens noon tomorrow$5 adults, $3 children, students, and seniors
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Artie's Steak & Seafood
A good steak, seafood, and pasta place. Reasonable prices. Try the clam chowder.
Open now · closes 10 pm
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City Island
An island in the Long Island Sound, the City Island has a very different feel from the rest of the Bronx or New York City. It almost has a New England fishing/boating village vibe, with many sailboats. You wouldn't believe you were still within the city limits of New York. The island is chockablock with seafood restaurants. The restaurants are not noteworthy, but the atmosphere is. Has a good nightlife.