Your Road Trip: Close to Home adventure guide for Aug. 10

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.

Brian Heyman

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Aug 10, 2023, 9:00 AM

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Updated 503 days ago

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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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The Tennis Club of Hastings is a destination to play tennis for all ages all levels, says managing director Alex Stoler.

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 is located inside Connequot State Park and provides services for those who are beginners to experienced.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.