Your Road Trip Close to Home adventure guide for April 18

Go out on a limb and challenge yourself at a Long Island spot where adventure awaits. Then head indoors in Connecticut at a spot where you can watch robots go head to head in the ring! Find the adrenaline fix that fits for you on a Road Trip Close to Home.

Brian Heyman

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Apr 18, 2024, 8:00 AM

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Updated 247 days ago

Go out on a limb and challenge yourself at a Long Island spot where adventure awaits. Then head indoors in Connecticut at a spot where you can robots go head to head in the ring! Find the adrenaline fix that fits for you on a Road Trip Close to Home.

The Adventure Park

75 Colonial Springs Road | Wheatley Heights, New York 11798
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National Robot Havoc League

165 Water St. | Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
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The Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd. | Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Standard hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check calendar for changes.
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Stepping Stones

62 Oak Road | Katonah, New York 10536
Advanced reservations required for guided tours. Tours can be scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Ground open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
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Casa Amadeo

786 Prospect Ave. | The Bronx, New York 10455
Open 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Open 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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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More fun:

NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show

Hunterdon Wine Express

Sag Harbor Music Fest

Brick Fest Live