If you are going to be in the city this July 4th Weekend, here are the best rooftops in the city to enjoy some cocktails and watch the fireworks light up the NYC skyline. Check out these 15 rooftops for the best views of all of the July 4th Fireworks.
What time are the 4th of July fireworks in NYC?
East River – 9:20 & Jersey City & Statue of Liberty – 9:30.
All three fireworks displays last about 30 minutes.
Where are the 4th of July fireworks in NYC?
This year the Fireworks are set off from barges near Pier 17 and more barges on the East River spread between 23rd St and 37th St. Jersey City will be displaying fireworks both in front of the Statue of Liberty and in front of the Colgate Clock and Goldman Sachs building.
Manhattan Rooftops
Jimmy at the James
15 Thompson St. at Grand St., New York, NY
Bentley Hotel
500 E 62nd St at York Ave., New York, NY
Roof at Park South Hotel
125 E 27th Street Park and Lex, New York, NY
Crow’s Nest
The East River btwn 29th & 32nd St at The Water Club, New York
The Frying Pan
Hotel Rivington
107 Rivington St btwn Ludlow & Essex St, New York, NY
Empire State Building
350 5th Ave btwn 33rd & 34th St, New York, NY
Top of the Standard / Le Bain
Brooklyn Rooftops
Northern Territory
12 Franklin St at Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The Ides at Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave at N 11th St., Brooklyn, NY
Forino (Pizza Place)
Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY
Fairfield Inn & Suites 3rd Avenue
181 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Long Island City Rooftops
Z Hotel New York – Rooftop Bar
1101 43rd Ave btwn 11/12th St. LIC, NY
Penthouse 808
8-80 Queens Plaza South at Vernon Blvd. LIC, NY
Featured picture credit: Grace Chu
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