Hamden, CT Outdoor Activities
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Cycle Evolution RealRyder Fitness Studio
- East Islip
Full-body workouts atop RealRyder indoor cycles that tilt, turn, and lean much like real bikes
Schooner Inc
- Hill
Explore the Long Island Sound with the Quinnipiack schooner’s captain and crew for an educational trip, BYOB cruise, or private charter
Ghosts of New York
- Multiple Locations
Tour guides lead 90-minute strolls through haunted locales and tell tales of scandal with historical facts
New Britain Rock Cats
- Kensington
Minnesota Twins Double-A affiliate baseball team clashes with four Eastern League opponents at New Britain Stadium
Newington Arena
- Newington
Skaters of all ages don rental blades to learn new skills and glide across frosty floors of a sizeable, bright indoor arena
Spins Bowl Grand Prix New York
- Mount Kisco
Adults, kids, and teenagers race around go-kart tracks at speeds of up to 40 mph, then go head to head in the video-game arcade
Long Island National Golf Club
- Riverhead
Picturesque Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed course snakes through knee-high fescue grass and water hazards that come in play on four holes
The Hub - Long Island
- East Farmingdale
Experienced cycling crew services BMX, mountain bikes, road bikes & beach cruisers in open shop with colorful wall murals
Extreme Paintball Hartford, CT
- Waterbury
Six paintball fields stretch across 50 acres and are monitored by refs to ensure safe paintball excursions
Vintage Bicycle Tours
Guides lead approximately five-hour, 12-mile tour through Long Island wine country, including stops at wineries for eight total tastings
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- Stafford Springs
Professional drivers sate passengers' need for speed in stock cars during exciting ride-alongs and racing experiences
Woodbury Ski Area
- Woodbury
Visitors enjoy warm-weather activities such as swimming, tubing, ziplining, or rolling down a mountain inside a giant inflatable sphere
Long Island's Laser Bounce
- Levittown
Multifaceted complex fosters friendly competition in laser tag, bounce arena, and Ballocity arena
Centennial Golf Club
- Carmel Hamlet
27-hole championship course leads golfers across a multitude of landscapes as they make their way over hilly fairways with lush greenery
Celtic Quest Fishing Fleet
Snag seasonal fish with supplied gear, bait, and instruction aboard a 100-passenger boat
Wings Air
- White Plains
After a briefing, passengers take the controls under the guidance of experienced pilots for scenic rides over New York
Stone Age Rock Gym
- Manchester
Climbers learn the basics during an instruction course before taking on walls aided by a suite of rented gear
CharterMySeaRay.com
- South Norwalk
Coast Guard–certified captains man boats around scenic Norwalk Harbor while passengers sip champagne and snack on cheese and crackers
The Rock Club
- New Rochelle
Staffers help climbers learn beginner rock-climbing skills to prepare them for one month of faux rock scaling
Mark's Tree Farm
- Hebron
High-powered laser pointer and large telescope showcase planets, galaxies, and nebulae during guided astronomy tour
The Cliffs at Valhalla
- Briarcliff Manor
Certified instructors teach knot tying, harness use, and belay techniques before climbers practice on 13,000+ square feet of indoor terrain
Island Rock
- Plainview
Students learn the proper climbing form and how to belay before taking to 30-foot climbing walls or a 25-foot rappel tower
Capt. Saam's Scuba School
- Stamford
After a short classroom session students spend up to an hour in a pool learning basic scuba skills from certified instructors
Hamptons Adventure Watersports
- North Sea
Instructors lead students through yoga postures while atop standup paddleboards to help students relax and connect with their surroundings
Seascapes USA
- Syosset
PADI-certified instructors teach aspiring aquanauts basics of scuba diving in heated indoor pool and provide all necessary gear
Island Current Fleet
- City Island
Coast Guard–approved boat sets off into Long Island Sound as expert captain helps guests catch fluke & bass with complimentary custom tackle
Angler Fishing Fleet
- Port Washington
39-passenger fishing vessel furnished with sonar, wraparound deck, equipment, and bait
New York Sailing School
- New Rochelle
Learn the fundamentals of sailing, from trimming the sails to operating the boat, while skimming across the Long Island Sound in a Sonar 23
North Star II Fishing & Charter Boat
- Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree
Experienced crew leads up to 40 passengers in the hunt for fluke, flounder, and eel bass during half-day and night seaborne sojourns
Long Island Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Co.
- East Patchogue
Instructors teach students basic paddleboarding techniques for propelling, maneuvering, and how to read tide and wind conditions
Cosmic Kites
- Hempstead
Groups of up to four students learn essentials of kiteboarding; lessons are taught on land and in water and cover all safety aspects.
JK Kayak
- Huntington
Certified instructors lead paddlers through Long Island waterways and secluded harbors
Turtle Cove Golf Center
- City Island
Windmills thwart hole-in-ones during mini golf, and guests take aim at better swings and flop shots on the driving range
Greenlawn Equestrian Center
- Greenlawn
Led by walkers, ponies trot down a trail that runs around the equestrian center and through the nearby woods; rides last around 10 minutes
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From the road, passing cyclists glimpse rows of grapevines stretching across gently sloped hills and converging at the horizon under a beaming midday sun. The scene could easily be mistaken for Northern California or another storied wine-producing region, but it's how a normal day looks around Long Island’s North Fork area, where more than 50 wineries call the rolling vineyards their home.
Guides at Vintage Bicycle Tours bring two-wheeled travelers into the heart of the area’s wineries—as well as its many farm stands, boutiques, and views of Peconic Bay—through their signature bike tours and customizable à la carte tours. Passionate about both wine and cycling, guides supply visitors with thirst-quenching narration and all equipment, including a choice of Kent tandem comfort bikes for two or Diamondback mountain-comfort hybrid cycles. Alternatively, Vintage Bicycle Tours permits riders to bring their own bikes or all-terrain unicycles.
North Fork Bike Tours leads wine lovers on foot-powered excursions through the picturesque farms, gardens, and vineyards of local wine country. Tours traipse across the North Fork of Long Island and offer a rare, on-the ground view into local wine culture. Riders progress at a leisurely pace over predominantly flat terrain and well-surfaced roads while stopping to enjoy sips at local vineyards. All riders are provided with bicycles that feature baskets for carrying home souvenirs and bottles freshly plucked from the vineyards' wine trees.
"There is this amazing energy out on the water; you get a chance to ride Mother Nature. It doesn't cost anything, and there is always a freshness to it." When Global Boarding's founder Robb Reid describes his profession, it's hard to believe he has been at it for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. Reid remains as passionate as when he first discovered surfing as a young boy. "It has always brought me happiness," he says.
As a professional wakeboarder and coach, Mr. Reid's dedication took him across the globe. He traveled to the beaches of Central America and learned to do everything upside down in Australia. Despite each country's beauty, it wasn't until Mr. Reid and his wife found the clear waters and nature preserves of Sag Island that they knew they had found what they were looking for: a home. In 2001, Global Boarding was born.
Along with a team of ARC-certified professionals, Mr. Reid keeps his customers from surfing in the bathtub May through September of each year. Their fleet of boats can pull water gear such as tubes, wakeboards, and water skis. In Global Boarding’s kids' surf program, Mr. Reid uses wake surfing as a transitional tool to teach new surfers how to find balance atop the ocean's natural playgrounds.
With more than 10 on-water activities, Hamptons Paddleboard lets its customers accomplish everything from catching fish to conquering crashing waves. Led by Captain Mike, a USCG Certified Master Captain with more than 15 years of experience, the team of CPR-certified instructors and captains help students traverse the Hampton's varied aquatic terrain. The crew can teach fledgling aquanauts to smooth out wobbles atop a paddleboard, ski along the water, or successfully snorkel the water's depths. Tours by paddleboard, kayak, or canoe are also available amid the warm, romantic glow of sunset.
