GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for July 14

Here's how to enjoy all of this week's destinations from Road Trip: Close to Home. This week, we go vintage shopping in Connecticut, ride the Cyclone at Coney Island and climb the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Brian Heyman

Jul 13, 2022, 3:13 PM

Updated 876 days ago

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GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for July 14
Here's how to enjoy all of this week's destinations from Road Trip: Close to Home. This week, we go vintage shopping in Connecticut, ride the Cyclone at Coney Island and climb the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Land of Make Believe
354 Great Meadows Road - Route 611
Hope, New Jersey 07844
Open 10 a.m - 6 p.m. Water park closes at 5:30 p.m., amusement rides close at 5:45 p.m.
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The Cyclone
Luna Park in Coney Island
1000 Surf Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11224
Check calendar for hours
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Photo: Brian Heyman, News 12 Digital managing editor
Fire Island Lighthouse
Located at western end of Fire Island National Seashore, just east of Robert Moses State Park
Museum open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tower open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, New York 12401
Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Photo: Brian Heyman, News 12 Digital managing editor
New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11224
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and holidays. (Through Sept. 4)
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Old Westbury Gardens
Sewart Johnson Exhibit on view through Sept. 5
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, New York 11568
Open Wednesday through Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (through Oct. 31)
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Banksy: Building Castles in the Sky NYC
250 Bowery
New York, New York 10012  
En Foco - Night Vision fire escape exhibit
15 Canal Place
The Bronx, New York 10451
Website
Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck Road
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Philipsburg Manor
381 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591
Guided tours available 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday (Through Nov. 13)
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Big SNOW American Dream
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
Open Monday through Thursday 1-8 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m and Sunday 10 am. - 8 p.m.
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NYC Pools
Outdoor pool open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pools closed for cleaning 3-4 p.m.
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Jones Beach swimming lessons
Check park website for signup/dates.
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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