Here's how to enjoy all of this week's destinations from Road Trip: Close to Home. This week, we cool off at Prospect Park's splash pad and take a dip in Darlington Lake in New Jersey.
Floral Escape630 Old Country Road #2081A
Garden City, New York 11530
Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday.
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Prospect Park Splash PadLeFrak Center at Lakeside - near Lincoln Road and Parkside/Ocean Avenue entrances to Prospect Park
Open 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (through Sept. 5)
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View from the top of Fire Island Lighthouse (photo: Brian Heyman)
Fire Island LighthouseLocated 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.
Website 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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Philipsburg Manor381 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591
Guided tours available 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday (Through Nov. 13)
Website Vintage, antique and thrift shopping in CTMongers Market
1155 Railroad Ave.
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
WebsiteRichual boutique at Arcade Mall
1001 Main St., Suite 12
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
WebsiteThe Archive
118 Congress Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
WebsiteCity 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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