This year, there are many new and exciting things to look forward to. The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel The hotel lobby will be open for the public just across from the Esplanade, where fireworks can be seen from the balconies of the hotel’s fourth floor.
The water
This is a city with a lot of watercrafts. The Charles River fills up with boats that are anchored in anticipation of the fireworks. If you aren’t able to score an invite on a friend’s boat, a rented kayak will do just fine—and the launch location of beloved outfitter Paddle Boston It’s only a five-minute paddle to the center of the action in Kendall Square, Cambridge, which is just across the Hatch Shell. You can also rent from Soldier’s Field Road in Boston if they do not have any availability at the time you book. Just be aware that it takes about an hour to paddle to the best viewing points. If being chauffeured is more to your liking, the Charles Riverboat Company The sunset sail is done in rain or shine aboard the Lexington, From 7:30 to 11 pm. Relax and enjoy an open-bar, dessert buffet and a spectacular view of fireworks over the skyline. Tickets cost $250. They can be bought online via phone.
If you want an even more complete experience, Martignetti Hospitality Group The popular restaurant Sogno (located 12 miles north of Boston), is offering “Sogno-at-Sea,” which includes a 60-foot Azimut for private charters, complete with caviar and champagne, a serving staff, and all the Sogno snacks you can handle. The cost for 25 people is $7,500, but what’s the price of a sunset charter in front of Boston’s most famous fireworks display? It turns out you can.
The sky is the limit
How about something a little more… elevated? View Boston, The observation deck on the top three floors in the Prudential Tower is hosting a July 4th viewing event for adults only. The admission fee includes both indoor and outdoors viewing, which is great in case of bad weather. General admission is priced at $49.99. VIP Experience, which costs $150, includes reserved seating, two drinks for free, and a small buffet.
Cambridge, Charlestown & Remote
This is the best place to view fireworks. Cambridge The grassy quadrangle of MIT is where a large screen broadcasts live the Boston Pops concert. The view from this side of the river—with the city skyline in the background and more sweeping vantage points over the Charles River—might just beat being on the Esplanade itself.
Charlestown (also called “The Town”) is Boston’s oldest neighborhood and home to outdoor bars. The Anchor You can also find out more about the following: Pier 6 Offer plenty of room to move and a clear line of vision to the fireworks. You can watch the fireworks from your home on The CW or WHDH Channel 7 if you prefer.
