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Day Trips In NYC: How To Take A Summer Vacation Without Leaving The City
There are millions of tourists in NYC. Take a day off and join them.

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There are millions of tourists in NYC. Take a day off and join them.

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Phoenix Life Centers' Riverwalk campus opens in July as the only free-standing treatment center in NYC to offer full continuum care.
The barefoot dance party kicks off at 7 p.m. on July 26.
The Greenmarket at Oculus Plaza has been closed since the attacks.
Generation Code aims toward a singular goal: to help children become the digital leaders of the future. [SPONSORED]
The Bryant Park lawn is closed due to the weather, but moviegoers can view "King Kong" at 5 p.m. from the lawn's perimeters.
Grab a blanket and claim a spot on the lawn for the 10-film series happening through Aug. 21.
Find out where and when to catch the free "Broadway in the Boros" series this summer.
Skip the usual crowds this July 4 and check out these places offering wide, open views of this year's fireworks.
Eagle's Landing is no ordinary summer camp — from an on-site water park to a mini golf course. [SPONSORED]
MSNBC host Chris Hayes and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage will appear at BKBF, which kicks off Sept. 11.
Looking for a new spot to grab a bite? From buffalo milk yogurt to a midcentury chophouse, Patch has you covered.
Skip the stairclimbers and weight machines. Rockin' Jump East Haven lets people exercise while having fun — and lots of it. [SPONSORED]
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation brings its ninth annual Runyon 5K to the ballpark on July 15.
Skip the subway this summer and take a ferry for a day trip.
From mermaids in Coney Island to music festivals, here's what's going on this summer.
The Mitchell's Cleaners story is as personal as it is universal. Rooted in family values, it began with a dream. [SPONSORED]
The 35th Mermaid Parade marched into Coney Island.
Enjoy the sunshine in one of these outdoor bars.