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New York City tradition as Macy’s has been hosting a Fourth of July fireworks show in NYC since 1958. Since Macy's has moved it's fireworks show over to the East River, Liberty State Park is the new spot for fireworks in Jersey City.Every Fourth of July, about 40,000 people head to Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island to watch professional eaters scarf down as many hot dogs as humanly possible in 10 minutes. This free-to-enter annual festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 4 on Water Street from Fulton to Broad Street Families will children can enjoy a day full of themed, interactive activities. On the Fourth of July, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan will host an array of festive programming, like making State of Liberty sculptures, creating fireworks collages, mural painting, miniature skyscraper building and more.

You’ve seen it on television and movie scenes about families with fabulous wealth, but to truly get an appreciation for the Hamptons you need to see it firsthand. Walk the beaches with their sculpted sand dunes and marvelously opulent homes, and shop in chic, trendy boutiques with the summer sun on your shoulders. The Hamptons are a collection of towns approximately 100 miles east of the city, where celebrities, magnates, and business tycoons unwind from the city grind. Sip on wine at Wolfford Estate Wineries or relax on a Southhampton Beach, and peruse the shops of historic Sag Harbor while yachts cruise slowly offshore. When visiting the Hamptons from New York City, expect to spend about two hours driving from the city and across Long Island. Train, car, or guided tours are a couple of the options for day trips, as are the comfortable long distance buses that connect Manhattan with the town of Montauk.

First things first - book tickets in advance if you want to see a particular Broadway production (or any show, really). Broadway is number one for a reason, and visitors and locals alike vie for prime tickets. If you're a last-minute man, however, fret not: the Viator app can hook you up with seats a mere 3 hours before the curtain comes up! Good for Families Disney classics like The Lion King, Newsies and Aladdin are always a winning choice for families with young kids. The tikes will love following along with their favorite characters and songs while the parents appreciate the Broadway-caliber acting talent and set design. Longest Running They say that if you can make it in New York, then you can make it anywhere. In 'the city that never sleeps', you’ve got to earn your right to longevity. Shows like Wicked, Chicago, and Phantom of the Opera have rightfully earned their places on stage and routinely maintain 5-star reviews.