You can still book these Fourth of July hotel packages around the US

19.06.2024 - 18:29 / thepointsguy.com / Hudson River

Ah, the Fourth of July. This quintessential American holiday is a time to celebrate everything that makes the U.S. such a special place to live and travel.

When the days are long and the weather is (typically) reliably pleasant, cities and towns nationwide plan spectacular fireworks displays, parades, music festivals, food celebrations and more. As an added bonus, data from a recent press release from Priceline shows that round-trip domestic airfares for the holiday weekend are as much as 17% lower than last year.

These rates make the Fourth of July a fine time to check out some of the summer's hottest hotels, rolling out packages, special offers and events with plenty of perks for the holiday. In many cases, travelers can use and accrue points in the process.

Whether you prefer a water-focused getaway with a classic New England lobster bake or a sophisticated city stay with rooftop views of the country's most epic displays of pyrotechnics, we have an idea for you.

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Macy's grand fireworks display, a tradition in New York since 1976, is heading back to the Hudson River for the first time in over a decade. The Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards has a front-row seat to the display of thousands of shells and patriotic colors alongside an array of effects from barges along the river.

To celebrate, the hotel, known for its sleek design and world-renowned wellness and fitness programs, is offering a special Fourth of July package. Guests can book a River View room or suite and enjoy beautiful views of the show either from their room (where they can celebrate with complimentary Champagne) or the Electric Lemon terrace, a vast rooftop on the 24th floor with Jaume Plensa sculptures and panoramic views of the Hudson.

Package guests get a $150 food-and-beverage credit for light bites like fluke tartare and chilled oysters, plus refreshing cocktails. The Fourth of July festivities kick off at Electric Lemon from 6 p.m. onward, with beats from DJ Darling Chuck. The fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. and last a full 25 minutes.

The Equinox Hotel New York's Fourth of July package starts at $1,195 per night.

Every year, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a storied Hawaii property at Mauna Kea Resort founded by businessman and conservationist Laurance Rockefeller, hosts an island-style Fourth of July celebration.

On the hotel's manicured Beachfront Lawn, guests enjoy fireworks over the Pacific Ocean and a mouthwatering feast of Hawaiian specialties, such as prime rib, Hawaiian-style pulled pork, smoked barbecue ribs and a raw bar with crab and oysters.

Purists will also be pleased to discover classic Fourth of July favorites, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs and fried