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Today is July 1st, which means that the countdown until the ever-anticipated July 4th weekend is winding down. Not all of us can escape the heat of summer in the city, whether it be because of monetary or time constraints.

So over the next couple of days, I'll be posting some short, little day trips (though you could spread them out for longer if you so choose), which you can take for a little breather this Independence Day weekend, instead of spending it inside your cramped air-conditioned (if you are so lucky) apartment. First Stop: Beacon, New York

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