GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for April 13

This week, we head to a hidden gem in the pine barrens to experience the natural wildlife and take an educational adventure to a New York City documentary center. Then we chow down on the best hot dogs we can find in Connecticut.

Brian Heyman

Apr 13, 2023, 1:20 PM

Updated 603 days ago

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GUIDE - Road Trip: Close to Home attractions for April 13
This week, we head to a hidden gem in the pine barrens to experience the natural wildlife and take an educational adventure to a New York City documentary center. Then we chow down on the best hot dogs we can find in Connecticut.
Bass River State Forest
762 Stage Road
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
Website
Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt Ave.
The Bronx, New York 10451
Gallery open 3-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Website
The Grit Ninja (Photo: Nikita Ramos)
The Grit Ninja
404 Irvington St. #202
Pleasantville, New York 10570
Visit website for class schedule and session details.
NY Axe Throwing Range
307 Middle Country Road
Selden, New York 11784
Website
RPM Raceway
99 Caven Point Road
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Open 12-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, open 12-11 p.m. Friday, open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday and open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday.
Website
Big River Barn Rescue
1864 Muttontown Road
Syosset, New York 11791
All rides are by appointment only.
Visit website for more info.
Hot Dog Trail
Check out the link for our guide of News 12's viewers favorite hot dog joints in Connecticut.
Battery Park's SeaGlass Carousel
1 Whitehall St. 17th Floor
New York, New York 10004
Open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Website
Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink
150 Furman St.
Pier 2
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Check schedule for available times
Website