| Top 10 Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks |
1. Washington, D.C. July 4, 2006 is our countrys birthday. Why not visit the seat of our nations government to celebrate it? "A trip to the capital city isnt just for schoolchildren," says Greg Hartnett, CEO of Hotel Hotline.com LLC. "Overflowing with museums and restaurants, D.C. also makes for an excellent grown-up destination for the long holiday weekend." 2. New York City. "There is nothing more American than feeling like a great big part of the melting pot in the great Big Apple," reports Brian Prince, president of Hotel Hotline.com LLC. "Follow the teeming masses to South Street Seaport for the fireworks show on the East Riveror find a rooftop and take in the Fourth of July celebrations in all five boroughs plus New Jersey." Rooms at the Astor Hotel, close to Manhattans famed Central Park, start at only $187 per night for the holiday weekend. 3. Las Vegas. "Americas playground with a capital P, you can trust Las Vegas to host an over-the-top Independence Day extravaganza," assures Hartnett. "When multiple hotels launch fireworks simultaneously, the Las Vegas strip is where youll want to be staying." 4. San Francisco. Go ahead and spend your days shopping, eating and appreciating the Victorian architecture, but when night falls on July 4th, youll want to make a beeline for San Franciscos historic waterfront. 5. Boston. The citys impressive four centuries of American architecture bring out the patriot in just about everyone who visits. Compact Boston is one of our countrys most pedestrian-friendly cities, so just about any hotel you choose will be walking distance from a historic site youll want to see. Just remember, the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" primetime special broadcasts from the Charles River. 6. Orlando. This city is theme park central, so it may just be the perfect place to park-hop and catch more than one fireworks show. And you may well need more than a long weekend to explore all that Orlando has to offer. 7. Philadelphia. The birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Philadelphia is one of Americas most historic cities, making it an ideal choice for a very special Fourth of July getaway. Be sure to pick up a pretzel or a cheesesteak sandwich on your walk through the Old City to see the Liberty Bell. 8. San Diego. The United States city with the perfect year-round climate is a great place to score an invitation to a good-old outdoor barbeque to celebrate the Fourth of July. "Whether you stay in a hotel along the white sand beach or choose a room in the restaurant-laden Gaslamp District, you really cant go wrong in San Diego," says Prince. 9. Myrtle Beach. Fireworks displays typically last fewer than 30 minutes. In Myrtle Beach, you can divide the rest of your holiday weekend between the beach and the linksthe town is renowned for its excellent golf courses. 10. New Orleans. Is your patriotic fever inspiring you to do something for your countrymen this holiday weekend? New Orleans hoteliers appreciate all the visitors they can get post-Katrina, and many vacationers are enjoying a new trend in getawayscombining their fun with volunteerism in an effort to rebuild the great Gulf Coast city. Comment: Great ideas, but very crowded times to visit. One thought, is to be on a boat during a fireworks show. I did this awhile back in Vancouver during a Fireworks Exhibit. It was incredible! You can also find other locations to see shows. Orlando Fireworks displays can be seen for miles around. You can also find some great parks in the East Bay of San Francisco (like Alameda). Read more at: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TimesharevaluesTravelArticles?m=126. |
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