More and more New Yorkers are using Uber to get around-- especially to the outer boroughs.
A significant part of that growth can be attributed to the Bronx, where Uber has seen a 700% increase in both pickups and drop-offs since 2011.
This weekend, in celebration of Bronx Week, Uber is offering you 2 complimentary rides to the Bronx (up to $20/each way is comp'd).
So how do you take advantage of this deal? Just follow Uber's easy-to-use instructions right here.
And yes, we know what you're thinking... the Bronx?! Of all boroughs, the friggin' Bronx? Yup, the good ol' Boogie Down Bronx.
Here are 9 reasons that explain why now, this very weekend, is the best time to finally visit the Bronx (well, besides the whole $40 free Uber thing that's going on).
Yup... there's a ton of hidden gems up in the Bronx, from a Jewish deli to Latino food to Mexican and even African.
Read all about it here.
We know what you're thinking, why travel all the way to the Bronx for Italian food?
Well, because the borough is home to some of the most authentic joints in NYC. Want to know more? Find out all about them here and here.
roxyinthecity #arthuravenue #latergram #saturday #thebronx #thereallittleitaly #nyc #arthurave #theBX #panedicasa #wineforthe99
If you didn't know by now, the real "Little Italy of NYC" is not on Mulberry Street, but way uptown in the Bronx.
From an indoor food market to bakeries to fish and meat markets, Arthur Avenue will have you thinking you stepped back into an age of bygone memories.
An age where specialty stores were the only way anyone ever shopped for food, and the corner store was the closest thing anyone ever got to Fairway or Trader Joe's.
4. Italian Sandwich Shops
sexysammies I like my Italianos thick and your smoked meat is sure heatin' me up. #MikesItalianDeli #Grecos #ToweringInferno #smokedprosciutto #smokedmozza #focaccia #Italiansandwich #LittleItalyoftheBronx #arthuravenue #foodintheair #sexysammies #sandwichporn #foodie #nyceats #eatingnyc
The borough is home to some of the greatest old-school Italian delicatessens in the entire city. Ask any locals from Arthur Avenue to Morris Park, and they'll tell you: the BX has the category on lock.
And there you were thinking the Bronx wasn't good for anything except the Yankees, right?
5. Pizza
nycfoodguy #bronx pizza perfection at #LouieAndErnies in #Schuylerville nice crisp but breast crust a la Sal and Carmine's on UWS, chunky fennel sausage melding with pools of melted Mozz that would make the Ninja Turtles proud
Pizza: the single food that defines this city.
The Bronx isn't the first borough that comes to mind when you think the quintessential NYC pizza, but that's probably before you had what's arguably the best sausage slice in town. And guess what?
You'll find it in a small pizzeria in the Northeast section of the borough. Find out more details about it here.
,6. The New York Botanical Garden
annabsherman Cherry trees 🌸🌸 #gorgeous #nybg #bronx #pretty #cherrytrees #beautiful #igers #nybotanicalgarden #lifeisgood
The NYBG is an escape for all seasons, but it's especially perfect during the springtime.
As if 250 acres of beautiful greenery in the Bronx wasn't enough to intrigue you! Find out more about this enchantingly beautiful Garden here.
7. City Island
Come on, what's not to love about a quaint New England-style village combined with some of the best seafood in this city?
Plus you can finally say you were on an island in New York City that isn't called Manhattan (and that's because no one really goes to Staten and you don't really talk about that small stint in Riker's... right?)
8. Orchard Beach
Yes, there is a beach in the Bronx (and yes, there's actual sand). It also goes by the nickname "the Bronx Riviera."
There's even basketball courts, volleyball courts, bike trails, and more. Mind-blown, right?
9. The Bronx Zoo
Quite simply, this is the largest zoo in any North American city: Nearly 6,000 animals, 650 species, and 265 acres.
Now all of this should be enough to get you to the Bronx, don't cha think?
Love NYC? Check out Queens International Night Market Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple.