GUIDE: Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for March 24

Here's how to enjoy all of this week's destinations from Road Trip: Close to Home - everything from the New York Historical Society museum in Manhattan to Ripley's Believe it or Not in Atlantic City and the beautiful state parks along Route 7 in Connecticut.

Sybil Ludington Statue
15 Gleneida Ave. in Carmel
Carmel, New York 10512

Florrie Kaye's Tea Room
69 Gleneida Ave.
Carmel, New York 10512
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, New York 10024
Wednesday - Thursday open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Frida open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Elizabeth Sackler Center at the Brooklyn Museum
Wednesday to Sunday open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. First Saturdays open 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238
The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is on the fourth floor of the museum.
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African American Museum of Nassau County
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors are asked to call 516-572-0730 to make reservations.
110 North Franklin St.
Hempstead, New York 11550
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Luangisa African Gallery
Open by appointment only - 914-664-3681
374 Hawthrone Terrace
Mount Vernon, New York 10552
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Flavas Kitchen and Catering
Open daily 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
5 Gramatan Ave.
Mount Vernon, New York 10550
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Bougie Brews
Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (winter hours), Saturday to Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
52 Main St.
Yonkers, New York 10701
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Paranormal Books and Curiosities
Open to private curated tours
621 Cookman Ave.
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
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Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park 
April 2 – 10, 2022
Park is open dawn - 10 p.m. Visit the website for details on festival events
115 Clifton Ave.
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Runs through April 3, 2022
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Hallockville Museum Farm
Self-guided tours allowed daily from dawn to dusk. Guided homestead tours available Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gift shop open weekdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31)
6038 Sound Ave.
Riverhead, New York 11901
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Ambler Farm
Open daily dawn to dusk
257 Hurlbutt St.
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
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Ripley's Believe It or Not
Open Sunday to Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
1441 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
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Route 7 - runs from Kent to Canaan, from the foothills of the Berkshire to the Housatonic
Highlights:

Kent Falls State Park
Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
462 Kent Cornwall Road (Route 7)
Kent, Connecticut 06757
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Housatonic Meadows State Park
Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Route 7
Sharon, Connecticut  
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Appalachian Trail
More information on the Appalachian Trail's segment through Connecticut available from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Great Falls Brewing
Seating available Monday to Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday to Sunday 12-9 p.m. Beer pickup available Monday to Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday to Saturday 12-9 pm. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.75 Main St.
North Canaan, Connecticut 06018  
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Caanan Union Station Museum
Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment
Route 44
North Canaan, Connecticut 06818
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