Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Worth a stop·Baychester, the Bronx
Old mansion near Pelham, in terrible shape. Claim to fame: La Guardia stayed there while Moses built Orchard Beach. Grounds are nice. My take: tear down the house, focus on the grounds.
What it is
Landmark estate with an 1830s mansion, restored gardens & carriage house, now open to public.