--- title: Celebrating July 4th in Four US Cities - TURNER description: Whether you’re from Manhattan’s Upper East Side or the rural areas of Marfa, Texas, everyone in the USA can get on board with Fourth of July weekend. image: https://www.turnerpr.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2016-06-30-at-1_27_03-PM-3.png --- 1 min read # Celebrating July 4th in Four US Cities ??? [ Hillary Donahue ](https://www.turnerpr.com/spin-kitchen/author/hillary-donahue) : June 30, 2016 [Destinations](https://www.turnerpr.com/spin-kitchen/tag/destinations) ![Celebrating July 4th in Four US Cities ???](https://www.turnerpr.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2016-06-30-at-1_27_03-PM-3.png) Whether you’re from Manhattan’s Upper East Side or the rural areas of Marfa, Texas, everyone in the United States can get on board with Fourth of July weekend. If you haven’t been cordially invited to a nearby barbecue, there is hope for you yet. In celebration of our Independence, here are four events throughout the states, beyond craning your neck for fireworks, where you can really get your ‘Merica on. ## New York, New York Set in the historic and whimsy corner of Surf and Stillwell, Coney Island is the place to be on America’s birthday. Riding the rides, seeing the sideshows, and having a quick dog with some buddies will leave you with some seriously Instagram-worthy photos. Most importantly, don’t miss the world famous **[Nathan’s 2016 Hotdog Eating Contest](http://www.nathansfamous.com/hot-dog-eating-contest/main-event)** held annually at Nathan’s first location, which opened its doors 100 years ago in 1916. Last year’s victor, **[Matt Stonie](https://twitter.com/MattStonie?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)**, ate 62 Hotdogs in 10:00 minutes. Impressive… and a little gross. *Where to stay: * **[*Q&A Residential Hotel*](http://qandahotel.com/)**   ## Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days, Cheyenne’s popular annual rodeo/fair event, doesn’t arrive til later in July – but the Frontier Park arena is put to good use on the 4 th of July. **[During a free celebration](http://www.cfdrodeo.com/fourth-of-july/)**, enjoy authentic western entertainment, music and food. And Wyoming is big sky country, of course, so you know that the fireworks display is going to be HUGE. *What to Wear: * **[*Alpha Industries’ L-2B Lightweight Flight Jacket*](http://www.alphaindustries.com/mens-flight-jackets/alpha-industries-l-2b-scout-lightweight-flight-jacket.htm)** ## Denver, Colorado Looking to do have a more thrilling celebration of our great nation? At Downtown Denver’s **[Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park](http://www.elitchgardens.com/theme-park/)**, the firework extravaganza is set to light up the sky at 10pm this year. If you time your play appropriately you could be cruising on the **[Brain Drain](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4PjagBB-20&feature=youtu.be)** roller coaster right underneath the sparkling fan fair, or viewing the action peacefully atop the Park’s Ferris wheel. *Where to Eat: * **[*Denver’s Union Station*](http://unionstationindenver.com/dine/)** ## Albuquerque, New Mexico **[There’s a ton to do in Albuquerque over Independence Day weekend](http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/abq365/blog/post/2016/23/Things-To-Do-in-Albuquerque-for-4th-of-July/75/)**. Catch the city’s beloved minor league baseball team the Albuquerque Isotopes take on the El Paso Chihuahuas. Enjoy food vendors, a classic car show, a balloon glow and the state’s biggest fireworks display at the Freedom 4 th Celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park. 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