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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Photo: Brian Heyman, News 12 Digital managing editor
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.
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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)
Website Old Westbury GardensSewart 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)
Website 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 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.
Website NYC PoolsOutdoor pool open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pools closed for cleaning 3-4 p.m.
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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