Brian Heyman

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Aug 10, 2023, 5:00 AM

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Road Trip Close to Home: History comes alive inside Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

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Brewing up a sense of community at URSA Roaster Gallery Cafe in Bridgeport

02:24

Road Trip Close To Home: Dual elevated indoor tracks debut at K1 Speed bringing high‑speed racing to Passaic County

01:41

Enjoy a DIY crafting experience at Hammer & Stain in Ronkonkoma

01:51

Bronx visual artist reveals exhibit 'Remember' that invites visitors to reconnect with their inner child

02:56

Spring has sprung in Higganum and with it Daffodils!

We've got beauty, cuteness and thrills for you this week. First, we enjoy the great outdoors for some birdwatching, boating and hiking at the Manasquan Reservoir. Then, giddy up - because we're going horseback riding at Parkview Riding Center.

Manasquan Reservoir

• Visitor center address: 311 Windeler Road | Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Summer hours: Park open daily at 6 a.m. Park closes at 9 p.m. through Aug. 13, then at 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 3 and then at 8 p.m. through Sept. 17.

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Beardsley Zoo

• 1875 Noble Ave. | Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610

• Zoo open daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Exploring Hastings-on-Hudson

Tennis Club of Hastings

• 100 River St.

• Open 6 - 12 a.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Taiim Falafel Shack

• 598 Warburton Ave. #1504

• Open 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Parkview Riding Center

• 989 Connetquot Ave. | Central Islip, New York 11722

• Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Website

Museum of the City of New York

• 1220 5th Ave. | New York, New York 10029

• Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.

• This Is New York 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture - exhibit open through July 21, 2024.

• Website

Cheshire Hollow Farm

• 1559 Peck Lane

• Cheshire, Connecticut 06410

• Open by appointment only, closed on Fridays. One-hour farm tours available, though hours vary.

Exploring Cherry Grove on Fire Island

Floyd’s

• 156 Bayview Walk

• Open daily at 7 a.m.

• Sand Castle

• 106 Lewis Walk

• Open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. for lunch and 6-10 p.m. for dinner every day except Wedneday. Restaurant closed Wednesday but bar is open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Website

Cherry Grove Pizza

• 179 Ocean Walk

• Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday.

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Sweet Licks

• 181 Bayview Walk

• Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, open 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Friday and 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

Interested in more adventures? Check out last week's destinations close to home.