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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.
- 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.
- Website
- 1875 Noble Ave. | Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610
- Zoo open daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Website
The Tennis Club of Hastings is a destination to play tennis for all ages all levels, says managing director Alex Stoler.
Tennis Club of Hastings
- 100 River St.
- Open 6 - 12 a.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Website
Taiim Falafel Shack
- 598 Warburton Ave. #1504
- Open 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
- Website
Parkview Riding Center is located inside Connequot State Park and provides services for those who are beginners to experienced.
- 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.
- Website
- 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.
- Website
- 1559 Peck Lane
- Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
- Open by appointment only, closed on Fridays. One-hour farm tours available, though hours vary.
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.
- Website
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.
- Facebook page
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.
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