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5 Last-Minute July 4th Vacations

Even if you're not the flag waving, Yankee-Doodle type, we can all agree on at least two reasons to celebrate America this Independence Day:

  1. Joey Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in one minute at the 2013 July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Championship.
  2. Rock 'n' Roll was born here 60 years ago.

The only question left: Where should you go? Let us help. We've got essential guides to the country's top July Fourth festivities -- whether you want to gawk at fireworks on the National Mall or pay tribute to The King in Memphis.

Because isn't that the most American thing of all?
The Nation's Most Patriotic Fireworks Display
Will Joey Chestnut Beat His Hot Dog-Eating Record?
Boston Pops: Why It's Worth Dealing With the Crowds
The 25 Best July 4th Festivals in Los Angeles
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