
July 4th Hotspots
Looking for the perfect firework view? These spots in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Nashville have the best angles. Get there early!
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New York City

East River Greenway
Manhattan, New York ยท East River Greenway ยท E River Greenway, New York, NY, USA

Fort Washington Park
Manhattan, New York ยท Fort Washington Park ยท Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10032, USA
Home of the Little Red Lighthouse, this Hudson River-adjacent park has tennis, basketball & more.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens ยท Flushing Meadows Corona Park ยท P5R5+2P, Queens, NY 11354, USA
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

Hunters Point South Park
Long Island City ยท Hunters Point South Park ยท Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Popular urban park offers a waterfront promenade, green space, playground, dog run & cafe plaza.

Sunset Park
Sunset Park ยท Sunset Park ยท Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA

WNYC Transmitter Park
Greenpoint ยท WNYC Transmitter Park ยท Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
Once the site of a radio tower, this waterfront park offers Manhattan views & a recreational pier.

Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Williamsburg ยท Marsha P. Johnson State Park ยท 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
7-acre riverside park named for a trans & LGBTQ rights activist, with picnic sites & skyline views.

Domino Park
Williamsburg ยท Domino Park ยท 15 River St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Green space with a playground, dog run & East River views, situated at a former sugar refinery.

East River Park
Manhattan, New York ยท East River Park ยท FDR Dr, New York, NY 10009, USA
46-acre riverside park with bike paths, an amphitheater & playgrounds, plus sports courts & fields.

Manhattan Park Pool Club
Manhattan, New York ยท Manhattan Park Pool Club ยท 36 River Rd, New York, NY 10044, USA

FDR Drive
Manhattan, New York ยท FDR Drive ยท FDR Dr, New York, NY, USA

Pier 17
Manhattan, New York ยท Pier 17 ยท 89 South St, New York, NY 10038, USA

Pier 16
Manhattan, PECK SLIP ยท Pier 16 ยท PECK SLIP, NY 10038, USA
Ships from the 1800s & early 1900s along a pier with skyline views, plus river sightseeing cruises.

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn, New York ยท Brooklyn Bridge Park ยท Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

Berry Park
Greenpoint ยท Berry Park ยท 4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
A European beer list & an expansive rooftop are the draws at this German-accented barroom.

Gantry Plaza State Park
Long Island City ยท Gantry Plaza State Park ยท 4-44 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
12-acre park on four piers along the East River offering restored gantries & Manhattan views.
Los Angeles

Venice Fishing Pier
California, Los Angeles ยท Venice Fishing Pier ยท XGGH+QP4, Los Angeles, CA 90292, USA
Destination for fishing and watching sunsets, this pier also has surfers to watch.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Blair Hills, Culver City ยท Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook ยท 6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
Hilltop park with views of Downtown Los Angeles plus hiking trails & history exhibits.

Elysian Park
California, Los Angeles ยท Elysian Park ยท Los Angeles, CA, USA
Sprawling park, the oldest in Los Angeles, features hiking trails, bike paths & a disc golf course.

Griffith Observatory
Griffith Park, Los Angeles ยท Griffith Observatory ยท 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles ยท Pacific Palisades ยท Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Barnsdall Art Park
East Hollywood, Los Angeles ยท Barnsdall Art Park ยท 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Expansive complex featuring art classes for both adults & children, plus a gallery.

Grand Park
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles ยท Grand Park ยท 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Gathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool.

Dockweiler Beach
Playa del Rey ยท Dockweiler Beach ยท 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, USA
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft.

Marina del Rey
California, Marina del Rey ยท Marina del Rey ยท Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

Dodger Stadium
Elysian Park, Los Angeles ยท Dodger Stadium ยท 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Central LA, Los Angeles ยท Hollywood Forever Cemetery ยท 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
Landmark burial ground for Hollywood VIPs & an entertainment venue for outdoor movies & concerts.

Hollywood Bowl
Central LA, Los Angeles ยท Hollywood Bowl ยท 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.
Nashville

Whiskey River Saloon
Downtown, Nashville ยท Whiskey River Saloon ยท 111 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Fairlane Hotel Nashville, by Oliver
Downtown, Nashville ยท Fairlane Hotel Nashville, by Oliver ยท 401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Stylish, vintage-inspired hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & a cafe, plus a gym & a lounge.

AJ's Good Time Bar
Downtown, Nashville ยท AJ's Good Time Bar ยท 421 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
American singer Alan Jackson's urban honky-tonk offers 3 floors, live country music & a rooftop bar.

Acme Feed & Seed
Downtown, Nashville ยท Acme Feed & Seed ยท 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails & live music, plus a rooftop patio.

The Twelve Thirty Club
Downtown, Nashville ยท The Twelve Thirty Club ยท 550 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
" Stylish venue offering modern regional cuisine, plus a bar, live music, and rooftop dining.

Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk
Downtown, Nashville ยท Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk ยท 411 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

The Lookout at Ole Red
Downtown, Nashville ยท The Lookout at Ole Red ยท 300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Skydeck on Broadway
Downtown, Nashville ยท Skydeck on Broadway ยท 5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

Broadway
Tennessee, Nashville ยท Broadway ยท Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge
Tennessee, Nashville ยท Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge ยท Gateway Bridge, Nashville, TN 37213, USA

Music City Walk of Fame Park
Downtown, Nashville ยท Music City Walk of Fame Park ยท 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden.

Public Square Nashville
Downtown, Nashville ยท Public Square Nashville ยท Union St & 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Urban oasis in front of the courthouse, with a walking path, observation deck & big lawn for events.

Riverfront Park
North Capitol, Nashville ยท Riverfront Park ยท 100 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
This park is made up of 5 acres of land along the river & offers an amphitheater & boat docking.
San Francisco

Holly Park
Holly Park, San Francisco ยท Holly Park ยท 625 Holly Park Cir, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Circular hilltop park offering a kids' play area, basketball & tennis courts & shady picnicking.

Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista, San Francisco ยท Buena Vista Park ยท Buena Vista &, Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.

Tank Hill
Ashbury Heights, San Francisco ยท Tank Hill ยท Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Intimate spot with flower-lined paths & rocky outcroppings offering views of the city & the bay.

Coit Tower
Telegraph Hill, San Francisco ยท Coit Tower ยท 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.

Bernal Heights Park
Bernal Heights, San Francisco ยท Bernal Heights Park ยท Bernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Crissy Field
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco ยท Crissy Field ยท San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate.

Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks, San Francisco ยท Twin Peaks ยท Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA, USA

Treasure Island
Treasure Island, San Francisco ยท Treasure Island ยท Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, USA

Ghirardelli Square Parking Garage
Fort Mason, San Francisco ยท Ghirardelli Square Parking Garage ยท 3031 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Embarcadero
Embarcadero, San Francisco ยท Embarcadero ยท Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA

PIER 39
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco ยท PIER 39 ยท The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.









