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‘Ice Cream Man’ serves up a chilling horror story on the big screen this summer

It’s no secret that horror movies are having a moment this summer, and we can confirm, there’s no slowing down in sight. The Ice Cream Man movie, set in a picturesque suburban town, is set to open in thea...

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The largest mobile LEGO build in history just landed in Manhattan — a 4.2-ton World Cup masterpiece you can visit for free until July 19

If you’re wandering through Midtown this month, you might stumble upon a soccer fan’s absolute dream. To celebrate the upcoming final stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the LEGO Group and FIFA have te...

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Upstate New York’s 19th-century waterfront village perfectly mirrors a European town — and its massive 12,000-person boat show returns this July

If you are looking for a tranquil escape from the city, you don't need a passport to find a stunning waterfront getaway. Tucked away in Onondaga County, the village of Skaneateles perfectly mirrors the...

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A sprawling 16th-century village with full-contact jousting is taking over the Hudson Valley next month — and it’s just a short drive from NYC

It is time to leave the 21st century behind! The iconic New York Renaissance Faire is set to open its gates on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Located in Tuxedo, NY, this beautiful 16th-century village is...

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is bringing back its massive outdoor jazz series for three Thursdays — with guided plant tours, live music, and pop-up bars

If you are looking for a breezy summer evening wind-down, it is time to head to Brooklyn. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is bringing back its "Jazz in July" series, filling its lush outdoor spaces with live musi...

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For the first time in its 41 year history, NYC’s oldest, largest, & most diverse curated weekly market is popping up in Brooklyn this July — with a hand-picked selection of artisans, vintage dealers, & makers

Summer weekends in NYC are made for aimlessly wandering outdoor markets, iced coffee in hand, hoping to stumble upon a vintage gem you definitely weren't looking for. And this July, one of the city's most...

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This 32-mile-long island just 90 minutes from NYC completely bans cars all summer — featuring a rare ‘Sunken Forest,’ wooden boardwalks leading straight to the Atlantic, and fresh dockside seafood

Imagine a summer escape where the sounds of blaring car horns and gridlocked traffic completely disappear, replaced entirely by the crash of Atlantic waves and the rhythmic squeak of Radio Flyer wagons. W...

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This stunning winery was named New York’s best for the third time—and it’s a lakeside paradise hidden among sweeping glacial waters and waterfalls.

Summer in New York is for saying yes to one more weekend getaway, one more golden-hour picnic, and, if we're being honest, one more glass of wine. After all, it's 5 o'clock somewhere—and sipping a crisp l...

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Only 1 hour from NYC: this secret 3.9-acre secluded ‘island beach’ in Connecticut features 1,000 feet of shoreline, summer camping, and live brass band concerts

With July 4th behind us and the summer home stretch right in front of us, you might be looking for a weekend beach getaway to reset after the holiday festivities! And no, we're not talking the classic...

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Skip the flight to Italy: NY’s ‘Little Lake Como’ is just 3 hours from NYC—with terraced vineyards, sunset cruises, & la dolce vita vibes

If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping crisp white wine on a sun drenched terrace overlooking Italy’s Lake Como–but your summer budget and PTO aren't quite giving "let's hop on a flight"–there's a hidden gem r...

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