July 4th in New York City draws thousands of people to the banks of its city rivers to watch the fireworks displays. But this year, Manhattan is gearing up for its most unusual river display yet--The New York City Waterfalls, a temporary series of four man-made waterfalls, ranging in height from 90 to 120 feet, to be situated along the East River in various spots.
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, along with the Public Art Fund, will roll out these eye-popping "installations" beginning in late June through October -- undoubtedly the coolest outdoor art project to grace Gotham since Christo's "Gates" in Central Park.
The Ritz Carlton Battery Park offers a sweet package that will get you up close and personal for a river-water rush.
Okay, we haven't celebrated the summer equinox yet but aren't you wondering what you'll do over July 4th weekend? Ever been to Idaho in the summer? You probably thought it was just for snowbirds, potato heads and indoor waterparks right? Wrong.
Besides powdery slopes, complex carbs and wet screaming kids, Idaho can be a fun summertime getaway. Casinos, canoeing and river rafting, ghost town visits, rodeos, paragliding and lots more, including a pretty good nightlife. Seriously, Idaho has a nightlife. You learn something new everyday.
Fourth of July is just a week away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
The fireworks in Chi-town are set to go off at the city's Navy Pier at 9pm and a good place to watch the show would be from the Omni Chicago on nearby Michigan Avenue. The all-suite hotel is offering a Definite Stay promotion--which means what it says and requires full prepayment--for $199 a night on July 3 and July 4. Not a bad deal and you know those Omni Hotels, they are soo good for you.
Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
The Hotel Washington is taking reservations for a seven-course dinner in its rooftop Sky Terrace Restaurant for the Fourth of July. The hotel is a stone's throw - okay, two blocks - from The Washington Monument. This nationally televised fireworks display, watched by millions, is launched several hundred yards to the west of the monument, so we're talking about serious ringside seats here.
With the National Symphony Orchestra playing at The U.S. Capitol, the effect is as cinematic as it is patriotic. Plus, you'll avoid the claustrophobic mob scene and security checks down on The Mall.
Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
So far this week, we've brought you the best hotels for fireworks in NYC, Boston, Denver and San Fran. While these are all lovely cities, we feel we'd be doing you a great disservice by leaving out good ol' ultra-patriotic Texas. In Austin, you can catch a spectacular fireworks display at Zilker Park accompanied by a free Austin Symphony concert.
Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
The fireworks in San Francisco will be shooting off from the Muni Pier and barges north of Pier 39 at around 9:30pm. Now, we're not promising that you can actually SEE the fireworks thanks to the heavy fog that rolls in but we'll tell you where you can get the closest to hearing the bangs.
Luckily for you, every major hotel chain is parked near Pier 39 and Fisherman's wharf, giving you an excellent vantage...erm...hearing point to watch the fireworks. But do you really want to stay in a non-personal chain hotel?
Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
Planning to head to the mountains for Independence Day? We were going to recommend Vail, but an insider (don't you love insiders?) has informed us that Vail Village is smack in the middle of some crazy summer construction and is therefore not so picturesque at the moment.
Plus, the big awesome fireworks show in that area is a 10-minute drive away in Avon, a town with a much higher concentration of condos and residences than hotels. So no. In keeping with the "purple mountains majesty" theme we were going for, we present to you... Denver!
Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.
Every Independence Day, Boston has a big bash on the Esplanade along the Charles River. The Boston Pops play, there's a guest performer (this year it's John Mellencamp, if you're into that) and everyone gets excited about it.
In fact, everyone gets so excited about it that over half a million people cram themselves into virtually every public space in the city to catch the show.
Ok, we're going to admit that the Boston Fireworks are actually pretty spectacular, John Mellencamp is awesome and we're just trying to play it off like we're too cool. Really, we're secretly dying to get to Boston for the Fourth this year, but would prefer to do so without joining hundreds of thousands of our closest friends. We don't know about you, but we'd prefer the blissful privacy of--you guessed it-- our hotel.
If you book a room at the Westin Copley Place, ask for a room on a high floor facing the Charles. You'll not only get a fabulous view of the fireworks, but since you're watching them from your room you'll be able switch on the radio and listen to John Mellencamp if it really means that much to you.
