Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from New York City

[MaleaG]

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in NYC? Last year I was living in Battery Park City and watched Jersey's fireworks from the waterfront (at a fantastic little restaurant called Miramar!). Miramar is right on the water, never crowded, and a great family-owned Mediterranean restaurant. I really can't recommend it enough. However, I'm now living on the Upper East Side, so I'd welcome any other suggestions!

Happy 4th! 

[Corrie · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately Roosevelt Island is "sold out": http://rioc.ny.gov/pdf/JULY4TH2016.pdf

Long Island City will have good views since the fireworks are on the East River again this year, but I imagine it will be packed...

This map might help: http://ny.curbed.com/maps/4th-of-july-fireworks-new-york-city-where-to-watch

[BrynH]

I will be watching from the East River!

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@MaleaG wrote:

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in NYC? Last year I was living in Battery Park City and watched Jersey's fireworks from the waterfront (at a fantastic little restaurant called Miramar!). Miramar is right on the water, never crowded, and a great family-owned Mediterranean restaurant. I really can't recommend it enough. However, I'm now living on the Upper East Side, so I'd welcome any other suggestions!

Happy 4th! 

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[Corrie]

Where'd you end up watching the sky explosions, @MaleaG?

I saw @BrynH photos from her friends place - amazing views!

[MaleaG]

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@CorrieD wrote:

Where'd you end up watching the sky explosions, @MaleaG?

I saw @BrynH photos from her friends place - amazing views!

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@Corrie, I ended up going to Battery Park City again (At the Miramar restaurant). It was perfect, because even with the rain, we could see the fireworks from the huge windows inside! I definitely think this restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in New York...Hmmmm, that might be a fun map to make. "Best kept secrets in ____" :)!

[Yanke143l]

On of the best places to watch the fire work is from  weehawken, NJ which you got to see three skyline too..