Riverdale

In this quiet neighborhood based in northwest Bronx, there’s no shortage of playgrounds, dog runs and parks — a contrast to some of the more bustling parts of the city. Riverdale encompasses an area of roughly three square miles and is home to almost 50,000 residents.

Riverdale is home to good eats, including Irish and Italian cuisines, and rich with New York City history. Big names including author Mark Twain, President Theodore Roosevelt and actor Tracy Morgan have previously called the neighborhood home.