Things to Do in Danbury

Public and private tours of NYC's top pizzerias by bus and on foot.

Nestled upon 21 rustic acres of land in the Hudson Valley, My Saddle Brook Farm houses horses amid fluffy grass paddocks, spacious indoor and outdoor arenas, and miles of idyllic trails. Boarding steeds enjoy 26 windowed stalls and 24-hour security that maintains safety and ensures that they don’t stay up telling headless-horseman stories past lights-out. Trainers with more than 40 years of collective experience instruct adults and kids in the finer points of English and Western riding or lead parties on breathtaking journeys through the estate.

During your tasting for two ($5 value per person), you'll sample five different red and whites from Osprey's superb selection. The award-winning grapen goodness is culled from lively vinifera vines creeping across the 90-acre grape growery. Spend time sipping in Osprey's comfortable tasting room and scouring the sky above the sun-bathed rows of green for soaring ospreys, who guard grapes from liquor-loving kobolds. The take-home bottle of 2006 reserve chardonnay ($15 value), a full-bodied sip that's ripe with aromas of tropical fruit, toasted oak, and vanilla, has a well-balanced acidity that pairs well with seafood and sea-smoothed stones. Check Osprey's Dominion's schedule of events to see when there's live music.

The brainchild of Ivan Ruiz—a sommelier who’s perfected mealtime pairings at restaurants across New York City—the Summit Wine & Food Festival celebrates the intersection between great wine and great food while simultaneously raising funds for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Celebrity chefs from Bravo and the Food Network and local guest chefs share their knowledge during events including lectures on California’s undiscovered cult wines, a crash course in peppers from James Beard Foundation Award–winner Maricel Presilla, and a tasting seminar exploring the flavors and nuances of cognac. Sommeliers also share the spotlight at the summit—showcasing varietals from domestic and international vineyards such as the Spanish Campo Viejo, the Argentinean Graffigna, and Californian Alex Sotelo—and clear up the misconception that grapes are just confident blueberries.

For three days, the Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show turns the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center into the nation’s most exciting parking lot. Deluxe rides from the likes of Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche dazzle attendees with sleek lines and plush interiors, and innovative autos such as the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt show off their efficient electric engines. The newest models from more than 25 other manufacturers line the floor, doors open for guests to lean back in the seats or measure how large a ham can fit in the glove compartment. During daylight hours, a lineup of drivable cars idle outside to give curious patrons the chance to try their dream rides.

Deer Park Bowl sets an atmosphere of relaxed fun with its state-of-the-art lanes and onsite bar and grill. Patriotic stars and stripes adorn 16 gleaming Brunswick Pro Anvil synthetic lanes that also feature upfront ball returns, delivering balls back to players faster than it takes to memorize the 14 Eskimo words for “bowling.” Servers at the onsite Pinheads Bar & Grill dish up pizzas, fried fare, and Italian entrees as customers play darts, gaze at six plasma televisions, and swig from an extensive selection of cold bottles, tap beer, and top-shelf liquor. On weekend nights, neon lighting transforms the alley into a cosmic wonderland, accompanied by satellite radio and Saturday night.