John Muir Nature Trail

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Van Cortlandt Park East (Oneida Avenue) Bronx , NY 10470 United States

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NYC Parks

This 1.5 mile route leads through the Northeast Forest , home to a frog-filled marsh; the Croton Woods home to the Old Croton Aqueduct; and the Northwest Forest and its tulip, oak, and hickory trees . Read more

Ernesto Martinez Jr.

One of the Bronx most Historic Parks , always good for a walk or a day to spend with your kids!!!!

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Golf Course
Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

Best golf course in the Bronx! - BigBossPaul

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Public Art
Tortoise and Hare Statue

Spacious formal rooms and bedchambers are furnished with 18th-century antiques. Among the mansion's many treasures are America's oldest dollhouse and child's sled. - NYC-ARTS

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Track
Van Cortlandt Park Running Track

Get track to workout on. All levels of training there. From older folks walking to high school athletes. It also has handball courts adjacent. - Black Intellect

Trail
Bronx Greenway Mosholu / Old Putnam Trail at Van Cortlandt Park

remains of abandoned railway and test stones for grand central terminal remain along the path. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grand-central-monoliths - Nate Folkert

Trail
Bronx Park Greenway Mosholu / Pelham System @ Stillwill Ave

Great trail to Pelham Bay Park or in the oppisit direction the Bronx River trail to Kensico Dam Park or follow the Mosholu Greenway to Van Courtlandt Park - DanLikes

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Trail
The Putnam Trail

The beautiful multiuse trail is perfect for running, hiking, and biking. Please help preserve its beauty: visit http://www.savetheputnamtrail.com/. - Jonathan Stenger

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Casino
Empire City Casino

Nice and huge casino, but only has machines!!! I was looking for some tables - Chris Nunes