Summer Fun 2013: 'Destination: Summer'

NEW YORK -- "Destination: Summer" reminds viewers in the metro New York area how many great things there are to do in our area during the warm weather months.

Host and meteorologist Lee Goldberg shows us popular destinations as well as hidden gems, all worth the trip. Among the highlights; touring Connecticut and spots like the Maritime Museum in Norwalk, the wineries of Long Island's North Fork, the pedestrian walkway across the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, plus sights in the city like the Highline and events like free Shakespeare in the Park and Lincoln Center's Summer line up.

Wel also explore Atlantic City and find out why it's become a mecca for foodies not to mention beach-goers and those who love the nightlife.

Make the best out of the summer by watching "Destination: Summer" on 7online! There will also be an encore on Sunday, June 23 at 5:30am. This is your ultimate guide for some summer time fun!

Here are links, addresses and phone numbers for the Summer Fun locations featured on our show!

Segment One:
Union Square Greenmarket - open Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Website: www.grownyc.org
Contact: 212-788-7900

Central Park
Website: www.shakespeareinthepark.org
Shakespeare in the Park-
Address: Delacorte theatre, Central Park
Contact: 212-539-8500

The Highline
Website: www.thehighline.org
Address: Enter on Gansevoort St., 14th St., 16th St., 18th St., 20th St., Washington St., 10th Ave., New York
Contact: 212-206-9922

City Island
Website: www.cityisland.com
Address: City Island New York 10464
Contact: webmaster@cityisland.com

For online info about NYC
Website: www.nycgo.com
www.gonyc.about.com
Contact: 212-484-1200

Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Website: www.lcoutofdoors.org
Address: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023
Contacts; 212-875-5000

Lincoln Center Festival
Website: www.lincolncenterfestival.org
Contact: 212-875-5000

Monkey Journey to the West
Website: monkeyjourneytothewest.com
Address: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza NY, Ny10023
Contact: 212-875-5456

Segment Two:
Atlantic City Alliance

James' Candy
Website: www.jamescandy.com
Address: 1519 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-344-1519

Borgata Hotel / Immersion Spa
Website: www.theborgata.com
Address: 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 866-692-6742

Knife and Fork Restaurant
Website: www.knifeandforkinn.com
Address: 3600 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-344-1133

Tony Baloney's
Website: www.tonyboloneys.com
Address: 300 Oriental Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-344-8669

Tanger Outlets
Website: www.tangeroutlet.com
Address: 1931 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-872-7002

Margaritaville / Atlantic City
Website: www.margaritavilleatlanticcity.com
Address: Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Contact: 609-431-4101

Atlantic City Surf School
Website: www.acsurfschool.com
Address: 800 N. New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-347-7873

AC Parasail
Website: www.atlanticcityparasail.com
Address: 800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: 609-345-1212

Historic Gardiner's Basin
Website: www.atlanticcitynj.com
Address: 800 N. New Hampshire Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401-2998
Contact: 609-348-2880

Casinos: The Atlantic Club www.atlanticclubcasino.com
Bally's www.ballysac.com
Caesars www.caesarsac.com
Golden Nugget www.goldennugget.com
Harrah's Resort www.harrahsresort.com
Resorts www.resortsac.com
Revel www.revelresorts.com
Showboat www.showboatac.com
Tropicana www.tropicana.net
Trump Taj Mahal www.trumptaj.com
Trump Plaza www.trumpplaza.com

Segment Three:
Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT
www.maritimeaquarium.org
10 N Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-0700

CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM
www.ctrivermuseum.org
67 Main Street | Essex, CT 06426
860.767.8269

GRISWOLD INN
www.griswoldinn.com
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
860.767.1776

ESSEX ISLAND MARINA
www.essexislandmarina.com
11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT 06426
860.767.1267

PRATT HOUSE
www.essexhistory.org
19 West Ave., Essex, CT
860-767-0681

ESSEX STEAM TRAIN and RIVERBOAT
www.essexsteamtrain.com
Contact: 860-767-0103 and 800-377-3987
1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426
860-767-0103

LAKE COMPOUNCE
www.lakecompounce.com
822 Lave Avenue, Bristol, CT 06489
860-583-3300

BROWN STONE EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY PARK
brownstonepark.com
161 Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
866-860-0208

Segment Four:
Walkway Over the Hudson
Website: www.walkway.org
Address: 64 Parker Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-834-2867

Metro North - Deals and Getaways Website: mta.info
Contact: 877-337-2017

Dutchess County Tourism
Website: www.dutchesstourism.com
Address: 3 Neptune Rd Q17 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-463-4000

Speliotis Video
Website: www.speliotis.com

Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard
Website: www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck NY 11952 (Farm & Vineyard)
1223 Main Rd/Route 25, Jamesport NY (Western Farm)
5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901. (Farm & Orchard)
Contact: 631-298-0800

LI Wine Council
Website: www.liwines.com
Address: Long Island Wine Council, Po Box 600, Riverhead, Ny 11901
Contact: 631-722-2220

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