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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 Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia may be the first destinations that come to mind for patriotic celebrations, there are plenty of other places to experience the milestone. From exploring a rare handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence in New York City to relaxing along the coast of Maine and Cape Cod or indulging in a once-in-a-lifetime stay in the nation’s capital, these destinations offer unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Originally published on theroamreport.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.