4th of July Top 10 Fireworks Displays

What is 4^th of July of without fireworks, family, and possibly a road trip?

Travel and Leisure recently released their pick of the top 10 4^th of July Fireworks Displays.  With 4^th of July just around the corner we thought we would put together some travel deals for each of these cities so that you can enjoy one of these spectacular displays without breaking your budget. 

Boston: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

If you weren’t able to secure tickets to the Boston Pops concert on July 4^th, you can see them for free on July 3^rd.  It’s the same concert minus the fireworks.  Don’t worry about missing anything on the 4^th.  The best spots to view the fireworks displays are not at the concert venue.  Make a fun family weekend out of the festivities- see the concert on the 3^rd and the fireworks on the 4^th, walk the Freedom Trail, or take in any other of Boston’s great attractions during the day.

There are several affordable hotel options available in Boston:

The Sheraton Boston, in the historic Back Bay is offering $200 off their regular rates.  This means you can get a room for $139 from June 24^th – July 8^th.  The hotel is near many of Boston’s popular attractions such as Faneuil Hall and the Boston Common.  It also has one of New England’s largest indoor pools- perfect for when the family needs to cool off from a day full of sight-seeing!

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel  is offering deluxe accommodations and a walking map to guests July 1^st through July 10^th for $149. 

The Omni Parker House is offering a July 4^th Boston Pops package for $172.   This package includes deluxe accommodations, a full daily breakfast buffet for up to 2 adults and 2 children at the Parker House restaurant, a Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops cd, 2 small American flags, and a brochure with harbor and July 4^th activities.

Washington, DC: A Capitol Fourth

Washington, DC hosts one of the biggest fireworks displays in the nation.  It incorporates the whole National Mall.  What better place to celebrate than the nation’s capital!

You will find some of the best hotel deals across the river in Alexandria.  Don’t worry though it’s just a quick and easy metro ride into DC.  Plus there are a lot of great restaurants and shopping in Old Towne!

The Hawthorn Suites, Alexandria, is offering rates as low as $69 including breakfast this summer.  This rate includes the July 4^th weekend.

The Westin, Alexandria, is offering $99 rates on traditional rooms Fridays, Saturdays and holidays through September 12^th. 

If you want to stay right in DC you can still find some great prices. 

The Normandy Hotel, a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Washington, DC is offering rates as low as $99 Thursday to Sunday and $149 Monday through Wednesday in a superior room. 

Lake Tahoe: Lights on the Lake

Lake Tahoe hosts a spectacular fireworks display on the lake.  They also offer some great lodging deals.

The Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge is offering a “Stay 2 Nights get the 3^rd Night Free Package” starting at $149 a night.  This package includes comfortable accommodations, a hearty daily breakfast buffet, a western style BBQ, and access to an on-site heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. The Granlibakken is within walking distance of the lake.

Lake Tahoe Forest Suites Resort is offering rates starting at $172 for the July 4^th holiday weekend.   If you book 2 nights or more you will get 33% off your stay.

The Embassy Suites offers a Family Break Package starting at $209.  This package includes a spacious 2 room suite, complimentary breakfast cooked to order daily, Complimentary cooked to order breakfast daily, evening managers reception daily, around Lake Tahoe self guided tour CD, with map, history, cool spots, legends, and more!, Tahoeopoly board game, fun for the whole family, 2 hours of in-suite video games, 2 in-suite movies of your choice, a Pizza Dinner for the family featuring 2, 10 inch Pizza’s, salad and sodas for 4, and popcorn to enjoy your games and movies.

New York City: Macy’s Fireworks Display

This year in honor of the 400^th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s trip up the Hudson River the Macy’s fireworks display will be shown over the Hudson instead of the East River.

The New Yorker Hotel offers a package for $399 that includes overnight room accommodations and entry into their special July 4^th suite on the 38^th floor with a balcony overlooking all the action.  They will also be serving a special 4^th of July barbeque. 

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers rooms overlooking the Hudson- perfect for viewing the fireworks.  Packages starting at $695 include breakfast daily and a late 6 pm check out.

Philadelphia: Sunoco Welcome America Festival

Celebrate the 4^th where it all started!  There are some great rates available in the heart of the festivities.

The Comfort Inn Downtown Historic Area is offering rates starting as $159 July 2-5^th.

The Omni Hotel at Independence Park is offering rates starting at $209 July 2-5^th. 

New Orleans: Go  4^th on the River

The Big Easy knows how to throw a great party and the 4^th of July is no different.  “Dueling Barges” send up fireworks over the water resulting in an amazing display. 

If you stay closer the airport- just 12 miles from the French Quarter you can score a rate of $59 a night at the New Orleans Crowne Plaza Airport.

If you want to be closer to the action you can stay at the historic Queen and Crescent Hotel for just $159.  The hotel is just steps away from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.

Mount Rushmore, SD

Mount Rushmore’s fireworks display offers a dramatic backdrop.  The Fireworks are lowered into the canyon behind the monument so they illuminate the sculpture.

North West Airlines offers a great air and hotel package for the 4^th.  Prices start at $650 for roundtrip airfare into Rapid City.  This includes 4 nights at the Deadwood Gulch Resort.

Addison, TX: Kaboom Town

The name says it all! This fireworks display included flyovers from commemorative planes and the latest firework technology.  Due to the flat landscape the fireworks can be viewed from miles away.

Some of the best 4^th of July hotel deals can be found in the Addison, TX area. 

The Hampton Inn Dallas-Addison is offering rates as low as $45 for the 4^th of July weekend and the Marriott Courtyard Dallas/Addison is offering rates as low as $59 through July 5^th.

Oahu, HI: Al Moana Fireworks

Fireworks and Hawaii- need we say more?

 The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is offering rates as low as $179 checking in on July 2nd and checking out on July 6th.  Waikiki Beach is a great location to view the Al Moana fireworks display.

Falmouth, MA

Cape Cod is the perfect family vacation spot and what better time to go than 4^th of July. 

The Green Harbor Waterfront Hotel in Falmouth is offering rates starting at $189 July 2- 5^th. All rentals overlook the water.

The Hyannis Harbor Hotel, Hyannis’s premier harbor front resort hotel is also offering rates starting at $189 July 2-5^th. 

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