GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for Nov. 17

This week, we explore the charming neighborhoods of Red Bank in New Jersey and Cold Spring in New York. We also start to get into the holiday feel with a look at some classic winter spots in New York City.

Brian Heyman

Nov 16, 2022, 4:03 PM

Updated 739 days ago

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GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for Nov. 17
This week, we explore the charming neighborhoods of Red Bank in New Jersey and Cold Spring in New York. We also start to get into the holiday feel with a look at some classic winter spots in New York City.
Exploring Broad Street in Red Bank
Jay and Bob's Secret Stash
65 Broad St.
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, open 12-5 p.m. Sunday.
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Pop Freak Collectibles
65 Broad St. Suite A
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Once Bitten Donuts
86 Broad St.
Open 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, open 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Planting Fields in Oyster Bay (Photo credit: Sandrina Rodrigues)
Planting Fields
1395 Planting Fields Road
Oyster Bay, New York 11771
Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitor Center at Coe Hall open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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Ethyl's
312 Grand St.
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Open 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, open 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, open 6 p.m. - 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Opens at 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, opens at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Old York Cellars Winery & Vineyards
80 Old York Road
Ringoes, New Jersey 08551
Open 12-7 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 12-9 p.m. Fiday, 12-7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Cold Spring (Photo credit: Nikita Ramos)
Exploring Cold Spring
Paulette Cold Spring
114 Main St.
Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Judie’s Bungalow
90 Main St.
Moo Moos Creamery
32 West St.
Open 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Open 12-8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
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Central Park
Central Park in New York City borders 59th Street on the south, 110th Street on the north, Fifth Avenue on the east and Central Park West on the west.
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The Radio City Rockettes: Christmas Spectacular
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Christmas Spectacular runs Nov. 18 through Jan. 2 
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Bryant Park Winter Village (Photo credit: Brian Heyman)
Bryant Park Winter Village
Located between 40th and 42nd streets and Fifth and Sixth avenues in New York City.
Open 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. through March 5, 2023. Open until midnight on select weekends and holidays.
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Rockefeller Tree (Photo credit: Brian Heyman)
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10111
Wednesday, Nov. 30
After Nov. 30, the tree is lit daily from 6 a.m.-12 a.m. On Christmas Day, the tree is lit for 24 hours. On New Year’s Eve, the tree is lit from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
2300 Southern Blvd.
The Bronx, New York 10460
Select dates through Jan. 8, 2023
Visit website to purchase tickets
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show (Photo credit: NYBG)
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
2900 Southern Blvd.
The Bronx, New York 10458
Train show open Nov. 19 until Jan. 16.
Visit website for tickets
Vintage, antique and thrift shopping in CT
Mongers Market
1155 Railroad Ave.
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Richual boutique at Arcade Mall
1001 Main St., Suite 12
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
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The Archive
118 Congress Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
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City Lights Vintage Shop
265 Golden Hill St.
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Open  12-7 p.m. Thursday, 12-5 p.m. Friday, 12-4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment.
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