July 4th Hotspots

Fort Washington Park

Manhattan, New York · Fort Washington Park · 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 · Flushing Meadows Corona Park · 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 · Hunters Point South Park · 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 · Sunset Park · Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA

WNYC Transmitter Park

Greenpoint · WNYC Transmitter Park · 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 · Marsha P. Johnson State Park · 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 · Domino Park · 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 · East River Park · 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 · Manhattan Park Pool Club · 36 River Rd, New York, NY 10044, USA

FDR Drive

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

Pier 17

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

Pier 16

Manhattan, PECK SLIP · Pier 16 · 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 · Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

Berry Park

Greenpoint · Berry Park · 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 · Gantry Plaza State Park · 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.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Blair Hills, Culver City · Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook · 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 · Elysian Park · 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 · Griffith Observatory · 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 · Pacific Palisades · Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Barnsdall Art Park

East Hollywood, Los Angeles · Barnsdall Art Park · 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 · Grand Park · 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 · Dockweiler Beach · 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 · Marina del Rey · Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

Dodger Stadium

Elysian Park, Los Angeles · Dodger Stadium · 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 · Hollywood Forever Cemetery · 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 · Hollywood Bowl · 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

Fairlane Hotel Nashville, by Oliver

Downtown, Nashville · Fairlane Hotel Nashville, by Oliver · 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 · AJ's Good Time Bar · 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 · Acme Feed & Seed · 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails & live music, plus a rooftop patio.

The Twelve Thirty Club

Downtown, Nashville · The Twelve Thirty Club · 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 · Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk · 411 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

The Lookout at Ole Red

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

Skydeck on Broadway

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

Broadway

Tennessee, Nashville · Broadway · Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge

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

Music City Walk of Fame Park

Downtown, Nashville · Music City Walk of Fame Park · 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 · Public Square Nashville · 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 · Riverfront Park · 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.

Buena Vista Park

Buena Vista, San Francisco · Buena Vista Park · 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 · Tank Hill · 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 · Coit Tower · 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 · Bernal Heights Park · Bernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Crissy Field

Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco · Crissy Field · 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 · Twin Peaks · Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA, USA

Treasure Island

Treasure Island, San Francisco · Treasure Island · Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, USA

Ghirardelli Square Parking Garage

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

Embarcadero

Embarcadero, San Francisco · Embarcadero · Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA

PIER 39

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco · PIER 39 · The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.