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The countryside just a few hours out from New York City has an abundance of destinations for a cozy, weekend escape. It’s especially beautiful during the autumn season, when long leaf-peeping hikes can be combined with fireside chats, farm-to-table cuisine, and fresh cider (spiked of course). Women Pumps Women Platform Peep Toe High Heels Sandals Women Thin HeelsWomen's Sandals Bummyo Summer Sandals Retro Fashion Womens Espadrilles Wedges Platform shoes Casual Beach Roman Sandals(8.5M US, Black)There are a few cultural centers as well, with world-class museums and architecture, plus shop after shop of antiques.

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This Mexican city is a beautiful escape. Its well-preserved colonial town has earned the status of Unesco World Heritage Site. Baroque and Neo-Classical buildings in fifty shades of marigold and terracotta stand strong against the pops of color found in blue skies, fuchsia bouganvilla vines, green cacti, and geometric azulejo tiles. It’s a pretty organized tourist destination with clean streets, good lighting at night, fine shopping, a variety of accommodations,Zhaoguan Women Loafers Flats Ballet Casual Flat shoes Woman MoccasinsMonica‘s house Plus Size Female Ankle Strap High Heels shoes Thick Heel for Women Party Wedding,Red-D2314,10.5 and excellent restaurants. But don’t limit your time to just San Miguel, the state of Guanajuato is rich in culture and history. Set your agenda to include the namesake capital of this region - a buzzing center of the local community and birthplace of the Mexican independence movement, as well as Dolores Hidalgo, the artisan hub for brightly painted Talavera ceramics. Getting here is about a two-hour drive from Leon, Mr Z Waroom Pointed Toe Women High Heels shoes Flock Women Shallow Thick Heel shoes Mixed color Nightclub Party Lady PumpsLSWJS Women Slippers Fur Slide Slip On Flats Sandals Open Toe Indoor Outdoor shoesor four hours from Mexico City - and note its altitude excludes it from Zika risk, a great option for those looking to head south of the border but avoiding infected mosquitoes!