Fourth of July Fireworks Map

By Heather Cross, About.com Guide

The best viewing spots for the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will be:

• West Side Highway: North-bound lanes and 12th Avenue between 14th and 59th Streets
• Selected side streets between 11th and 12th Avenues
• PIER 84 (limited access from 44th Street)

Access to the viewing locations will be from 11th Avenue at these streets: 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 33rd-34th, 40th, 42nd, 44th, 50th, 52nd, 54th, and 56th- 57th Streets.

You will not be able to see the fireworks from these locations:

• Battery Park
• Battery Park City
• Pier 54
• Hudson River Piers from Christopher Street to Pier 84 (except limited access at PIER 84)
• Hudson River Parks and Promenade between W. Houston and 59th Street
• Hudson River Park Bike Path between W. Houston and 59th Street

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