July 4th in New York City 2012

July 4th Barbecue & Fireworks Vacation Package

Check out this great NYC July 4th Barbecue Over Broadway & Fireworks Cruise Vacation Package customized by local NYC vacation experts.

The package includes hotel, an exclusive Barbecue Over Broadway, 4th of July Macy's Fireworks Display Boat Cruise, Empire State Building and Top of the Rock (or many other choices) and much more.

Customize your NYC Vacation package any way you want to make the most of your NYC trip - the choices are endless. The July 4th Barbecue & Fireworks Cruise Vacation Package Includes:

• Accommodations for 2 nights or longer at a midtown Manhattan hotel
• Barbecue Over Broadway overlooking Times Square, all inclusive
• Macy's Fireworks Cruise with light dinner buffet, soft drinks and DJ
  (NYC Insider Tip: The BEST views of the fireworks are from the water)
• Guided Sightseeing Tour of Historical Manhattan
• Transportation to and from the pier for the Statue Cruises from a convenient midtown location
• Free admission to the Empire State Building Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or NY Water Taxi, Statue of Liberty Flex Pass
• Free admission to the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
• All state and local hotel taxes, and much more
• Rates from: $515 per person for 2-night complete package

The best part is they do ALL the planning for you and let you customize your trip exactly the way you want! Plus, you'll have all your tickets and itineraries in hand before you visit! More Info: July 4th Barbecue & Fireworks Cruise Vacation Package

July 4th Fireworks Boat Cruises

Fill your entire day with July 4th festivities at this NYC July 4th Barbecue Over Broadway, Downtown Guided Tour and evening Fireworks Cruise.

Start with a buffet lunch on the 7th floor terrace of the Novotel New York Hotel, overlooking Broadway and Times Square. Continue with a guided tour of historical Manhattan and finish your holiday with Statue Cruise's festive Fourth of July Cruise.

More Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise Options in NYC:

• 90-Minute New York Twilight Cruise (Half Price Tickets)
• Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan
• Spirit of New York Cruise
• Shearwater or Clipper City Sail
• NY Water Taxi Cruise

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36th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

Macy's July 4th Fireworks, Crashworks

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 9:00pm

2011 Info (2012 updates arrive in June): Gift of Freedom, the theme of this year's pyrotechnic spectacular will pay special tribute to the 125th Anniversary year of the Statue of Liberty that has served for many generations as a beacon of hope and freedom for millions. Macy's July 4th Fireworks will be launched over the Hudson River, on the West Side of Manhattan.

With more than 3 million live spectators and millions tuned in nationwide, the Hudson River will be the showcase for more than 40,000 fireworks that together will ignite the sky for the nation's 235th birthday party. "Building on 34 years of success, we will ignite the skies of New York City with the nation's largest fireworks display celebrating Independence Day, as well as the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty."

Designed in collaboration with SOUSA Fireworks, the show sets off from six barges positioned in midtown Manhattan on the Hudson River. The show stopping display will fire approximately 1,500 shells per minute reaching heights of more than 1,000 feet, giving millions of spectators magnificent views. Viewing information and other spectator tips will be available in June 2012 at Macy's.

View the Fireworks Live:
The best viewing spots are along 12th Ave (23rd to 50th Streets). Pedestrians can access the 12th Avenue from 11th Avenue at 24th, 26th-30th, 34th, 40th-44th, 47th-52nd and 54th-57th streets.

12th Avenue will be closed below 59th beginning at 4pm for viewing and The West Side Highway will be closed to vehicles from 22nd-59th Street at 4pm. You can also view the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks from anywhere you have an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River.

Hotels with Views of July 4th Fireworks

So many New York City hotels have the MOST SPECTACULAR views of our city skyline along the water.

Add the largest July 4th Fireworks display in the country, a cocktail, hopefully great weather...and well, you may just feel like you're in heaven.

Check out these NYC hotels with beautiful terraces ranging from the 14th to 34th floors and catch the July 4th Fireworks live.

Fourth of July Fireworks Rooftop Viewing Options in NYC:

• The Sky Room at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Times Square
  330 W. 40th St, Between 8th & 9th Ave's
  Sky Room, which boasts 360 degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River from the city's highest rooftop lounge, takes New York City nightlife to the next level. Occupying the 33rd and 34th Floor of the newly constructed Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Times Square, the bi-level ultra lounge transports guests to a high energy oasis atop 40th Street and offers five distinct spaces: the Times Square Lounge, the Cube balcony, the Private Salon, the North terrace with its retractable roof, and the South Terrace with its private cabanas.
• Press Lounge at Ink 48, A Kimpton Hotel
  653 11th Ave at 48th
  Located on the 16th floor atop Ink48, PRESS Lounge presents spectacular views and light fare in a casual setting. Enjoy unobstructed Manhattan and Hudson River views, expertly crafted cocktails and tasty nibbles in style. PRESS features a glass-enclosed lounge, and spacious deck with outdoor seating, with food and drink to match.
• Sky Terrace at The Hudson Hotel
  356 W 58th St, Between 8th & 9th Aves
  Located on the 15th floor, Sky Terrace is a large private landscaped terrace with sweeping city and Hudson River views – all for the exclusive enjoyment of hotel guests. It is the ideal spot for soaking up the sun and enjoying a quiet drink while admiring the breathtaking panorama below. Sky Terrace is exclusively for hotel guests or by invitation only.
• Plunge Bar + Lounge at Hotel Gansevoort
  18 9th Ave at 13th Street
  The 14th Floor, 14,000 sq ft Plunge Bar + Lounge boasts soaring 20-foot ceilings, richly landscaped roof garden, lounge area and heated indoor/outdoor pool with breathtaking 360 degree city views of dramatic skyscraper spires and sunsets over the Hudson River.
• Rooftop Bar and Lounge at The Empire Hotel
  This 12th Floor rooftop offers a view overlooking Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center and the Hudson River, depending on where you stand. The smallest part of the 8,0000 sq ft roof faces the Hudson River, so the fireworks may be hard to see, but the rest of the city skyline view is amazing.
• Crowne Plaza Hotel Times Square

Half Price Tickets on July 4th in New York City

July 4th Half Price Tickets (2011):
Stay tuned for 2012 updates

- 90-Minute New York Skyline Cruise
- 90-Minute New York Twilight Cruise
- Circle Line's Shark Speedboat Thrill Ride
- Museum of Sex
- Little Wine Bus' Take Me to the Vino Tour
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Avenue Q: The Tony-Winning Musical
- Museum of Sex Admission
- BODIES... The Exhibition
- Heavy Metal Tribute Show at B.B. King's

July 4th in New York City - Attractions

Many New York City Tourist Attractions are open 365 days per year, although some with limited hours.

July 4th may be a great day to try and see some of the more popular attractions as many people will be celebrating the holiday.

July 4th in New York City - Open Attractions
Statue of Liberty (Note: Lady Liberty is closed in 2012, Closed Christmas)
Empire State Building (365 days)
Top of the Rock and most of Rockefeller Center (365 days)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (365 days)
CitySights New York City Bus Tours
Times Square - Hershey's Store, M&M Store, Hard Rock Cafe and more.
Central Park - Zoo, Carousel
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
New York Botanical Garden (Closed most Mondays and Christmas Day)
Guggenheim Museum (closed Thursdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
Museum of Modern Art (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Metropolitan Museum of Art (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m)
American Museum of Natural History (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)

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