{"id":6436,"date":"2016-06-30T11:32:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T16:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=6436"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:33:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:33:24","slug":"4th-july-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/4th-july-fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Picture-Perfect Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"line-height: 17.25pt;\">Where to Catch the Most Important View of the Summer<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt;\">Who knew that we were such patriots here in Chicago? Our friends at Wallethub recently did a study of the nation&#8217;s best and worst cities for 4th of July celebrations, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-4th-of-july-celebrations\/4651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago was ranked No. 1 for 4th of July Popularity in the City<\/a>! We love us some &#8216;Murica.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/guide-4th-july-in-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">There&#8217;s plenty of fun things to do here for the 4th<\/a>, but who are we kidding? We all know that fireworks are the best part. <a href=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/9-places-to-watch-4th-of-july-fireworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We&#8217;re bringing back our list from last year<\/a> of the best places to watch fireworks so you can make sure to get first dibs. Even though the\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">City of Chicago ditched the official 4<sup>th<\/sup><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>of July fireworks show a few years back, there are still other opportunities that are just as good, if not better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.com\/blog\/fourth-of-july-at-navy-pier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy Pier<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6295\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6295\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Navy.Pier_.original.2099.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July fireworks\" width=\"1800\" height=\"969\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thousandwonders.net\/Navy+Pier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thousand Wonders<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year&#8217;s fireworks show at Navy Pier is presented by Miller Lite, and it&#8217;s one of the biggest events of the season. Beginning at 9:30pm and synchronized to music, it&#8217;s sure to draw a huge crowd. You also have the option to celebrate all day at the pier, with an all-ages Freedom Fest that offers BBQ and drinks.<\/p>\n<h5>2.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theskydeck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skydeck Chicago<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6296\" style=\"width: 1224px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6296\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Skydeck-39.png\" alt=\"Photo Credit: Skydeck Chicago\" width=\"1224\" height=\"820\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/theskydeck.com\/the-tower\/facts-about-the-ledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skydeck Chicago<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">This tallest point in the city is open until 10pm through September, and it&#8217;s probably the single best place to view the fireworks in the entire city, especially if you&#8217;d rather stay indoors. Try to arrive early and expect crowds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>3.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.360chicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">360 Chicago<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6297\" style=\"width: 2630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6297\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/360.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July Fireworks\" width=\"2630\" height=\"1573\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlelakecounty.com\/spring-break-chicago-style-360-chicago-at-john-hancock-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Lake County<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The John Hancock Observatory deck is next best on our list in the skydeck realm, and it&#8217;s a pretty incredible experience. No wonder it was named the Best View in America by Travel &amp; Leisure Magazine.<\/p>\n<h5>4. A Boat Cruise<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6298\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6298\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/boat.jpg\" alt=\"4th of july fireworks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendellaboats.com\/Boat-Tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wendella Boat<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">Views from a boat? Yes, please. Check out<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-family: 'PT Sans';\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/july-4th-fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odyssey Cruises<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/shorelinesightseeing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shoreline Sightseeing Company<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysticbluecruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/july-4th-fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mystic Blue<\/a>,<\/span><\/em><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>or<em><span style=\"font-family: 'PT Sans';\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spiritcruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/july-4th-fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spirit Cruises<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'PT Sans';\">for a 4th of July experience that leans on the side of luxury.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5>5.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shedd Aquarium<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6299\" style=\"width: 3920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6299\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shedd.jpg\" alt=\"4th of july fireworks\" width=\"3920\" height=\"1532\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/mapio.net\/o\/1920665\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mapio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">Play with some friends from the sea then head out to the lush hills right outside of the Shedd<\/span>. This is a spot that&#8217;s probably less known, but a great find for an amazing view. Bring chairs or blankets!<\/p>\n<h5>6.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adler Planetarium<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6300\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6300\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/adler.jpg\" alt=\"4th of july fireworks\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ajT4zCqPxu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Youtube<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">This spot is highly underrated. If you\u2019ve ever stood outside the Adler, you&#8217;ll know what we mean. Some of the greatest pictures of Chicago\u2019s skyline were taken here, and it offers completely unobstructed views. The area around the Adler juts out a bit from its surroundings, making it perfectly close to the water. Same goes as above for bringing your own seating.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>7. Northerly Island<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6301\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6301\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/o-NORTHERLY-ISLAND-PAVILION-EXPANSION-facebook.jpg\" alt=\"4th of july fireworks\" width=\"1536\" height=\"546\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/i.huffpost.com\/gen\/1051267\/images\/o-NORTHERLY-ISLAND-PAVILION-EXPANSION-facebook.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huffington Post<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">If the museum campus is still too crowded for you, try out Northerly Island. It\u2019s located just a bit south, and you\u2019ll still be able to catch the show without much in your way.<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'PT Sans';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h5>8. Nearby Beaches<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6302\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6302\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-lessons-from-a-night-on-a-roof-in-chicago1.jpg\" alt=\"4th of july fireworks\" width=\"728\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingmandie.com\/5-lessons-from-a-night-on-a-roof-in-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rambling Mandie<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">Three to check out: North Avenue Beach for a party, Montrose Beach for more privacy, or Clark Street Beach in Evanston for unbeatable views from across the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>9. Monroe Harbor<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6303\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6303\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/E5374HC1_BIGG.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July fireworks\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patrickmalon.com\/chicago\/lake-river.aspx?i=E5374HC1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Malon<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height: 17.25pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'PT Sans'; color: #262626;\">If you\u2019re one of the privileged few who gets to watch the fireworks from a boat in the harbor, you\u2019re probably going to have the best seat in the house. 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