The Bronx is not only the birthplace of hip-hop: the borough also features the Bronx Zoo, the largest metropolitan zoo in the country, and the gorgeous New York Botanical Garden.TEASER BREAK Both of these famous venues welcome corporate groups. Here’s a look at them and a few other one-of-a-kind spaces for meetings and events in the borough.
The Bronx Zoo. Photo by Julienne Schaer.
The Bronx Zoo. Photo by Julienne Schaer.
2300 Southern Blvd., Fordham, Bronx
The sprawling 265-acre Bronx Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals from some 600 species.
Total event capacity: 2,000+ attendees
250 Bedford Park Blvd W., Bedford Park, Bronx
Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts is situated on the college’s campus near 1,146-acre Van Cortlandt Park. The ultramodern
Total event capacity: 2,310 attendees
2900 Southern Blvd., Bedford Park, Bronx
The 250-acre botanical garden has four unique, nature-inspired spaces and several classrooms
Total event capacity: 1,000 attendees
Wave Hill. Photo by Tagger Yancey IV.
Wave Hill House. Photo by Tagger Yancey IV.
675 W. 252nd St., Riverdale, Bronx
Wave Hill House, which was built in 1843 and has hosted luminaries like Mark Twain and Teddy Roosevelt, reopened in 2013 after a $9.8 million renovation. The house is set along the Hudson River within the 28-acre Wave Hill public garden, which is known for its winding paths and stunning views of the Palisades. Wave Hill House has
Total event capacity: 500 attendees
1 E. 161st St., South Bronx, Bronx
The famed stadium is the home of baseball’s world-renowned New York Yankees, 27-time World Series Champions. The venue’s
Total event capacity: 10,000 attendees
New York City’s prominence as a global business and financial capital and vibrant mix of arts and culture means it's a can’t-miss destination for meetings and events. NYC & Company, the City’s official CVB, works with planners at every stage of the event cycle to create the best possible experience for attendees.