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In the United States, the most patriotic night of the year is also the most dazzling, with Fourth of July fireworks  lighting up the skies from sea to shining sea. Many cities stage awe-inspiring displays of bombs bursting crown plaza las vegas hotel in air, attracting huge crowds in parks and public spaces, as well as on roads and public transportation. To leave the hordes behind this Fourth of July, head to the highest floors of these   American   hotels  to earn and use your points as you gaze in wonder at the rockets red glare.
For a relatively hassle-free view of the fireworks on the National Mall,  head several blocks away and take the elevator to the P.O.V. Roof Terrace  at the  W Washington crown plaza las vegas hotel DC . You can t make reservations here, so in order to snag a red leather couch or spot out near the railing, it s best to arrive well ahead of the 9:10pm fireworks kick-off and linger over a spherical ice-cube cocktail. Factoring in downtown crown plaza las vegas hotel D.C. s usual Fourth of July crush of humanity on the Mall and Metro, be aware that available crown plaza las vegas hotel rooms at this Category 5 Starwood property start at $369 or 12,000 Starpoints per night; even SPG members who don t stay here, though, can use the Starwood Amex (either  personal  or  business ) to earn 5 Starpoints for every dollar spent on their bar tab.
For a potentially less expensive night with a wide-reaching view of the festivities from across the Potomac River, consider booking at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington, DC Crystal City . The Friday-night cover charge is $10 per person at the Skydome Lounge, the DC area s only revolving top-floor restaurant , and available rooms (many of which feature river and Mall views) at this Category 5 property start at $129 or 37,500 HHonors points a night . HHonors members earn 10 points per dollar spent on rooms and room charges ( plus a special summer double-points promotion through July 31 ), but those with Hilton credit cards (like the  Citi Hilton Reserve ) can earn an additional 6-12 points per dollar on all on-property charges, including their tab at Skydome Lounge.
To catch an incomparable view of both  Macy s annual fireworks show  and the sparkly light show on the Empire State Building , take the elevator to the Sky Room at the  Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Times Square ; set on the hotel s 33rd and 34th floors, this is  the highest rooftop crown plaza las vegas hotel bar in the Big Apple . From 6-10pm,  Fourth of July festivities at this lofty hotspot cost $100 per person and include and open bar, full BBQ spread and live DJs.During the holiday weekend, crown plaza las vegas hotel available rooms at this Category 8 property crown plaza las vegas hotel start at $260 or 40,000 Marriott Rewards points a night , but as the Sky Room isn t directly affiliated with the Marriott , a spend here won t earn you any Rewards points.
crown plaza las vegas hotel Near Columbus Circle, the swanky, crown plaza las vegas hotel modern crown plaza las vegas hotel and much larger  Sky Terrace at the  Hudson Hotel   is throwing its own fireworks-viewing party for $40 per person from 6-11:30pm, with a one-hour open bar from 6-7pm and live DJs spinning until 11:30pm. The entrance price is one of the least expensive for an NYC hotel rooftop party on the Fourth , though this property (which starts at $225 a night during the holiday weekend) offers no opportunities to spend or earn points.
Billed as the largest free concert in America, the Philly 4th of July Jam will be followed by the Grand Finale Fireworks  over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rather than staking out lawn chair space along Benjamin Franklin Parkway crown plaza las vegas hotel or in a handful of City Center parks, head to one of two neighboring hotels.
The 33-story Loews Philadelphia crown plaza las vegas hotel Hotel is set in the city s first skyscraper, and many of its upper rooms offer some of the city s best fireworks views; holiday weekend rates start at $170 a night, and the Loews YouFirst crown plaza las vegas hotel Rewards program offers perks like free room upgrades after only two stays (of as little as one night apiece) at qualifying rates. The hotel s popular Bank Bourbon restaurant is set on the ground floor, but in-room dining service will be available on the Fourth of July.
Closer to the Museum District action, all 288 suites at the  Embassy Suites Philadelphia feature balconies (ask for a view of the Museum crown plaza las vegas hotel grounds) and holiday weekend rates at this Hilton Category 6 property crown plaza las vegas hotel start at $229 or 45,000 HHonors points . HHonors members normally earn 10 points per dollar spent on rooms and room charges ( plus a special summer double-points promotion through July 31 ), but those with Hilton credit cards (like the  Hilton Amex ) can earn an additional 6-12 points per dollar spent at the Embassy Suites.
Shot from four barges, the annual   Boston crown plaza las vegas hotel Pops Fireworks Spectacular  joyfully erupts over the Charles River at 9:35 pm. Set in the Back Bay neighborhood overlooking The Esplanade and the Charles, Boston s only rooftop pool bar  has one of the best views of the fireworks, but will be open only to guests of The Colonnade Hotel . A sleek, modern 11-story property with 285 guestrooms and nine suites, holiday crown plaza las vegas hotel weekend rates here start at $276.75 per night.  Part of the Preferred Hotel Group s  Summit Hotels Resorts , a  collection of 141 luxury properties around the world, The Colonnade participates in Preferred s  relatively new   iPrefer loyalty crown plaza las vegas hotel program ,  which  generally offers one point for each on-property dollar spent ; during the holiday weekend, however, a special iPrefer rate of $369 per night entitles crown plaza las vegas hotel members to  earn double points and receive a complimentary breakfast each day .
In Music City s downtown, you could join the throngs at Riverfront Park for hours of concerts and some of the country s best fireworks , or you could beat the crush and head to one of two nearby hotels.
Opened in September crown plaza las vegas hotel 2013, the tall, glassy Omni Nashville has the city s only rooftop pool/lounge, which makes a cool and modern splash but is only open to hotel guests. Note also that while there s availability (starting at $279 a night) for the holiday weekend , these are blackout dates for the Omni Select Guest program , and a stay here won t count toward the 20-night total needed for a free night.
If you want to earn or use points , ask for a r oom with a river view on one of the highest floors of the 25-floor  Renaissance Nashville   and/or enjoy cocktails and live music at T he Bridge bar and lounge , which overlooks downtown Nashville. Over the weekend of the Fourth, rates at this Category 8 property start at  $237 a night or 40,000 Marriott Rewards points . If you use the personal or business versions of the Marriott Rewards crown plaza las vegas hotel Premier card, you ll receive 5 points for every dollar you spend at this property.
The city s annual Independence Day party, the Fair St. Louis , is held on the grounds of Forest Park, site of the 1904 World s Fair. The celebration kicks off at 12 noon, but the fireworks don t start until 10pm allowing early-bird attendees to stake out the best viewing spots.
Stake out an even better one at Three Sixty at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark , which is set beside Busch Stadium, overlooking both Forest Park and the iconic Gateway Arch. Starting at $250 for two people, there will be reserved VIP seating along the east edge and fire pits, but at 8pm, those without reservations can begin trying crown plaza las vegas hotel their luck for an entrance fee of $10 per person. Holiday weekend rates at this Category 5 Hilton property start  at $269 or 37,500 HHonors Rewards per night . HHonors members earn 10 points per dollar spent on rooms and room charges ( plus this summer s double-points crown plaza las vegas hotel promotion ), but those with Hilton credit cards (such as the  Hilton Surpass ) can earn an additional 6-12 points per dollar on all on-property charges, crown plaza las vegas hotel including their tab at Three Sixty.
Beside Bayfront Park , the rooftop pool at the 34-story, 641-guestroom InterContinental Miami , which overlooks the park and Biscayne Bay, is open to the public on the Fourth of July ; note, though, that the poolside Bluewater bar closes at 7pm. (You can, however, ask one of the other three restaurants/bar to serve you to-go drinks in plastic cups.) crown plaza las vegas hotel If you choose to stay at this marble-paved luxury hotel, where the lobby is built around a Henry Moore sculpture, room rates start at $159 per night ; IHG Reward Nights aren t available for the nights of July 4th or 5th , but for an extra $10 each night, IHG Rewards members, who will already earn 10 points for every $1 spent on-property, can opt to earn an additional 1,000 bonus points per night. Members using the IHG Rewards Club  card will earn an additional 5 points for every $1 spent at the InterContinental crown plaza las vegas hotel Miami.
The ground-floor hotel pool and lounge crown plaza las vegas hotel at the Mondrian South Beach , set on bayside West Avenue at 11th Street, has one of the city s best views of the 10th Street Beach fireworks from its elegant seating areas. Non-guests can attend the hotel s popular Friday night DJ parties on a first-come, first-served basis, but on the Fourth of July, it s best to arrive as much as a few hours early or make dinner reservations [call (305) 514-1920] in the adjoining restaurant so that you re guaranteed a seat when the fireworks begin. Holiday weekend crown plaza las vegas hotel rates start at $246 a night , and  Visa Signature Hotels  members will receive automatic upgrades (when available), free in-room Wifi, a $25 food and beverage voucher, and more.
NOLA s annual Go 4th on the River celebration will surely be a rollicking party, but come 9pm, if you re looking for a more genteel view of the Dueling Barges fireworks display over the Mississippi, hightail it a few blocks west of the river to  The Westin New Orleans Canal Place .  At this 438-guestroom, 29-floor French Quarter hotel, both guests and non-guests can   linger in the 11th-floor lobby  or grab drinks (like a New Orleans-brewed Abita beer) and/or crown plaza las vegas hotel dinner in the adjacent crown plaza las vegas hotel Green Bar ; if you re a hotel guest, you can also t