Brian Heyman

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Mar 20, 2025, 4:30 AM

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

02:10

Brewing up a sense of community at URSA Roaster Gallery Cafe in Bridgeport

02:24

Road Trip Close To Home: Dual elevated indoor tracks debut at K1 Speed bringing high‑speed racing to Passaic County

01:41

Enjoy a DIY crafting experience at Hammer & Stain in Ronkonkoma

01:51

Bronx visual artist reveals exhibit 'Remember' that invites visitors to reconnect with their inner child

02:56

Spring has sprung in Higganum and with it Daffodils!

We're exploring two beautiful and beloved spots with Hudson Valley charm this week: Ossining and Beacon. Care for a little beach volleyball regardless of the weather? Join us as we dig in to the sand at Endless Summer Volleyball on Long Island. And in the heart of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood is a cafe where coffee and creativity go hand in hand - come along as we check out Saint Michel Cafe.

Spend the day in Ossining

• First Village Coffee

• Hudson Valley Books for Humanity

Endless Summer Volleyball

• 3580 Oceanside Road | Oceanside, NY 11572

• Website

Saint Michel Cafe

• 462 Irving Ave. | Brooklyn, NY 11237

• Open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday. Open 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday. Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Website

Moss Acres

• 785 Totowa Road | Totowa, NJ 07512

• Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday.

• Website

Spend the day in Beacon

• Glazed Over Donuts

• Bob's Corner Store

• Yankee Clipper Diner

Norwalk Art Space

• 455 West Ave. | Norwalk, CT 06850

• Website

More fun:

• Great Wolf Lodge sneak peek

• The Vessel at Hudson Yards 

• SONO 1420 Distillery

• Color Factory NYC

• Macy’s Flower Show - April 27-May 11

• National BBQ Festival - June 13-15 at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County

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