Brian Heyman

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Jun 15, 2023, 5:47 PM

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Road Trip Close To Home: Hands‑on history fills historic Madison museum focused on early trades

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Embark on an educational journey at the Museum of Disability History in Albertson

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Road Trip: Explore protected farmland in Southbury and hike along the banks of the Pomperaug River

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Road Trip Close to Home: Historic winery offers tastings, dining and concerts in Hudson Valley

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Road Trip Close to Home: Williamsburg sports bar putting women's sports front and center

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Road Trip Close to Home: History comes alive inside Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

This week, we take a break from reality via virtual reality and escape rooms. We've also got the perfect town to visit for history buffs.

Escaping Reality

313 US Route 46

Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

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RPM Raceway

40 Daniel St.

Farmingdale, New York 11735

Open 12-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 12-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday.

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

240 Main St.

Goshen, New York 10924

Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Website

Planet Play

418 Bedford Ave.

Bellmore, New York 11710

Check calendar for open play sessions.

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TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park

414 County Road 517

Vernon Township, New Jersey 07462

Open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday (last climb sessions begins at 4 p.m.). Monday through Thursday reserved for group bookings. Open weekends only May 6 through June 25 and Sept. 9 through Nov. 26.

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Hall des Lumieres

49 Chambers St.

New York, NY 10007

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Webb Deane Stevens Museum

211 Main St.

Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

Guided tours available 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday (May through October).

Website

Main Street New Jersey: Avon-by-the-Sea

Interested in more adventures? Check out last week's destinations close to home.