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Gothamist Summer Guide: 20 Things To Do In August

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Nell Casey

Published Jul 31, 2012

Modified Jul 30, 2013

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How is it August already? So far this summer we've seen a bevy of new restaurant openings—including some with very pricey dishes—and at least one successful Manhattanhenge. July treated us to record heat, which had us scrambling to stay cool and reminded us of the importance of hydration. So what does August have in store? Click through for our picks on how to enjoy the final days of summer before it's back to school!

 

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