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It's hot today. It was hot yesterday. It was crazy hot this weekend, and guess what? It'll probably be hot tomorrow, which makes toting around a bunch of bags and trying on clothes about the last thing anyone wants to be doing right now. But! While indoor air conditioning certainly helps, there are a precious few stores around town with actual outdoor spaces for tired—and likely sweaty—shoppers.
Below, take a tour around NYC's best hidden backyards, rooftops, and gardens, all of which happen to be in the immediate vicinity of your next pair of shoes.
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