The Mad Taco is a great spot to take away a hearty and well spiced torta or cubano sandwich and make a picnic for Warren Falls, less than 10 minutes away.

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Take away a pie and a plastic spoon for a sunset picnic at the waterfront Louis Valentino Jr Park, once home to Fort Defiance, which protected Manhattan from British ships in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.

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If you want to bring the kids along, consider Barrel Oak Winery, a family-friendly operation where you can take your own picnic lunch.

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Between the sparklers, the picnic items and the patriotic garb, the wallets will likely take a hit this holiday weekend.

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First of all, I take full responsibility for the weather. (Laughter.) What a spectacular day for a congressional picnic.

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These cinemas will whisk you away on a twilight picnic, leave you on a city rooftop, lead you down a secret garden path or even take you back in time -- all while enjoying an arthouse classic or new release.

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