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Four Unforgettable U.S. Getaways to Celebrate America’s 250th and the Fourth of July

Four Unforgettable U.S. Getaways to Celebrate America’s 250th and the Fourth of July

America only turns 250 once, and this summer the milestone is giving travelers the perfect excuse to swap the backyard barbecue for a bucket-list getaway. As communities prepare special events to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial, the Fourth of July is expected to be a busy travel season. While

Before the crowds take over, these beach towns shine

Beach towns get a short window when the days move easily and the usual bottlenecks have not yet taken over. In the weeks before the summer crowds heighten, that period reveals a version of these locations where roads are clear, parking is open and reservations are still available. More travelers