Special Surprise: On Sunday, July 8 between 1 PM and 4 PM you can take tours of the inside of the Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.  You can often visit the outside but seldom see the inside so do not miss this opportunity.  Take the A Train to 181st Street.  Take the escalators at the south end (back) of the platform and head down 181st Street till it ends and cross the pedestrian bridge.  It is a healthy but pleasant walk down to the river.  Great place.  Have a good time!

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