(Long Island, N.Y.) Looking to kick off Independence Day with a blast? You better start planning now. Here are three summertime hotspots to celebrate the 4th!
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
There’s no better spot to check out the fireworks in Manhattan than Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC’s newly-refreshed Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge. The rooftop is ideally situated for fireworks-viewing on the west side, offering 360-degree views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline from 14 floors up. The rooftop also features a pool, indoor and outdoor terrace seating, and a fully landscaped garden. The rooftop is fit for a star – celebs like Shia LaBeouf, Katy Perry and Usher have been spotted taking in the views. Signature cocktails include the refreshing Mango Lime Rickey and Grapefruit Cosmo, and bottle service is available.
Cooperstown, New York!
What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than in a town that’s a real slice of Americana. All-American Cooperstown, NY, known for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, its rural heritage, breweries and breathtaking scenery, is also home to the second oldest continuously running Fourth of July parade in America. After watching the procession, enjoy barbecues, live concerts and an authentic 1845 Independence Day Celebration at The Farmers’ Museum. Then find your way to the Otesaga Resort Hotel’s wrap-around veranda, which is the prime location to watch the magical fireworks display reflect off of Otsego “Glimmerglass” Lake.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – Atlantic City, NJ
Despite all the hustle of the Jersey Shore – come dusk, the beach is serene and sky is sweeping – a perfect landscape for illuminating holiday fireworks. Home to the largest display south of New York City, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City’s Marina District, is the best all-inclusive option off the main strip to watch the sky light up before your eyes. The only Las Vegas style casino on the East Coast, guests can enjoy unparalleled gaming, entertainment and cuisine all in one weekend, and all under one roof. Free and open to the public, this impressive fireworks display is seen best from Borgata.
