Unlike the past five years, the NYC Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in New York, the largest fireworks display in the USA, will be held on the East River in 2014. This article carries information on the best spots to view the NYC Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks on the Hudson River.
For a list and description of the best hotels for watching New York City Fourth of July fireworks, read on.
According to the official Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks website, the best views from New York City are on the West Side Highway (12 th Avenue) below 59 th Street, which can be entered through access points listed on the website. The actual barges from where the Macy’s fireworks go off are located between 18 th Street and 43 rd Street on the Hudson River. The Macy’s NYC fireworks are not visible from the East River, Long Island City or other points in Queens, Battery Park, or the Hudson River walkway north of 59 th Street. However, crossing the Hudson River and coming to New Jersey will help you not only get front row seats to the fireworks show along the miles of public waterfront walkways on the NJ Gold Coast, but also the stunning backdrop of the Manhattan skyline behind it. Here are the top picks on where to stay overnight to view the NYC Macys Fourth of July Fireworks from the comfort of your own room.
W Hoboken
225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ
The W Hoboken should provide fantastic views of the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks as it is a waterfront property and the highest building in Hoboken with unobstructed views stretching from George Washington Bridge to Statue of Liberty. The W Hoboken is within walking distance of the PATH and downtown Hoboken ferry. It houses the highly rated Zylo Steakhouse, and is in close proximity to several top restaurants and bakeries in Hoboken, including Carlo’s City Hall Bakery (of Cake Boss fame). Rates start at about $400 for NYC facing rooms and suites.
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
500 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, NJ
Situated almost directly across from one of the fireworks barges, the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, which would provide a more close up view of the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks. The Lincoln Harbor ferry (from 38th Street Pier in Manhattan) gets you to the doorstep of the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel. There is a Ruth Chris’ Steak House and Chart House restaurant across from the hotel. Rates start from about $229 for non city view rooms to $429.
Short Term Furnished Housing at Shipyard and 333 River
Applied Development Company, which owns several premium high rise waterfront buildings in Hoboken, including Sovereign, Independence, Vanguard, Constitution Court (collectively called Shipyard) and 333 River, has a handful of fully furnished short term luxury rental apartments. Several of these will provide access to viewing the Macys Fireworks either from inside the apartment, or from common areas, like the community pool. For more information, please visit the Applied Development Co website.
Fireworks Cruises
In the event these hotels are sold out, fireworks cruises offer an opportunity to view the Macys 4th of July Fireworks up close, yet from a safe distance. For more information, please visit July Fourth Cruises .
Need more local information? Please read: Guide to Viewing 2012 New York City 4th of July Fireworks
Useful Links:
PATH train
NY Waterway Ferry
Hudson Bergen Light Rail
City of Hoboken
City of Weehawken
Macy’s Fireworks Home Page
