1. Avery’s Beverages – New Britain, Connecticut
Located in New Britain, Connecticut, Avery’s Beverages is a fun soda factory that is great for everyone! Avery’s originated in 1904, making it one of the oldest soda bottling companies in New England. All of the soda made there is still made in the same red barn they used 110 years ago. Avery’s has all sorts of flavored sodas, from “Dog Drool” to “Pumpkin Pie”. (Don’t worry, they just have funny names. They taste really good!). You can also get a tour of how they made soda 50 years ago. Avery’s still uses the same equipment they did 50 years ago! Call in advance if you want to make your own soda! You can also sample and see all the flavored syrups, make different combinations of flavors, taste your creations, and then can take it home!
Address: Avery’s Beverages
520 Corbin Ave.
New Britain, CT 06052
Phone number: 860-224-0830
Website: http://www.averysoda.com/
*About 90 miles (1 hour and a half) from Dobbs Ferry
2. Boomers! – Medford, Long Island
Boomers is not just for spring, but all year round! There is an indoor section, with the arcade games and the carousel. And there is an outdoor section where you can ride the “kiddie” rides, bat in the batting cages, go on the bumper cars, play miniature golf, or ride the go karts. Boomers opens everyday at noon, allowing for fun all day. However, Monday through Friday all the videogames and the carousel are only $5 and you can play unlimited times! When the weather is nice for the outdoor attractions, they are open Saturday and Sunday starting at noon. The indoor attractions are open all week.
Address: Boomers! Medford
655 Long Island Ave.
Medford, NY 11763
Phone number: 631-475-1771
Website: http://www.boomersparks.com/site/medford/
*Boomers! is about 70 miles (1 hour and 20 minutes) from Dobbs Ferry
3. Sahara Sam’s – West Berlin, New Jersey
Sahara Sam’s is the perfect place for anyone who loves water rides! But if you don’t like water rides, Sahara Sam’s also has other inviting attractions! They have tons of water rides, indoor and outdoor, and plenty of arcade games. Sahara Sam’s has 13 indoor water rides which are open all year long. Plus, they have 4 outdoor water rides, which are open from May-September. All the rides are exhilarating, adventurous, thrilling and wet!
Address: Sahara Sam’s Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Phone number: 856-767-7580
Website: http://saharasams.com/
*Sahara Sam’s is about 115 miles (2 hours) from Dobbs Ferry*