Here's how to enjoy all of this week's destinations from Road Trip: Close to Home. This week, learn as you get in touch with nature across the tri-state.

Trailside Nature Science Center
452 New Providence Road
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Outdoor Discovery Center
120 Muser Drive
Cornwall, New York 12518
Wildlife Education Center
25 Boulevard
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York 12520
Wildlife Education Center open 12-4 p.m. on weekends. Grasshopper Grove opn 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Weekends. Trails open dawn to dusk.
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Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, New York 12570
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday
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Wantagh Park
1 King Road
Wantagh, New York 11793
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Candytopia
111 W 32nd St.
New York, New York 10001
Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (last show at 7 p.m.). Open 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday (last show at 8:30 p.m.).
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Rock N Air
581 Route 18 South
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
Open 12-8 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Open 12-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Railroad Museum of New England
242 E Main St.
Thomaston, Connecticut 06787
Visit event calendar for hours
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Brotherhood Winery
100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive
Washingtonville, New York 10992
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
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Urban Glass
647 Fulton St.
Brooklyn, New York 11217
Open 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Exploring the Long Beach boardwalk
Skudin Surf Club
2 Riverside Blvd.
Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Beach Burger
The Boardwalk at Grand Boulevard
Open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Ripdtides
1 Edwards Blvd.
Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Atlantica at the Allegria Hotel
80 West Broadway
Open for breakfast 7-10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open for lunch and dinner 12-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Exploring Stonington
Stonington Lighthouse
7 Water St.
Museum open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday (through Oct. 15).
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Salt Marsh Opera
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Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Museum
40 Palmer St.
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday (through Oct. 15).
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