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Why not Santa Fe? There's a lot of history there. Why not New Orleans? It has history. Or for colonial history why not Baltimore and Boston? You can ask why not all you want, but this thread isn't about Philadelphia, it's about D.C. and NYC.
Which city, New York or Washington, is better to spend the 4th of July in?
There's only like a $15 difference in airfare from ABQ for that weekend, so which is a better bet as far as things to do, events, fireworks shows, free activities, overall "cool" factor.
I've been to both cities before, so looking for more specific comparisons surrounding 4th of July activities (Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, National Parade, etc.).
Thanks!
I voted for DC. But I have never been there on the Fourth but IMO it is hard to imagine a more patriotic place to be on the Fourth then the Nation's capital.
However New York does put on a grand display. I would recommend New York if you are a history buff and wanted to take a historic walking tour of Lower Manhattan. There are number of sites connected to the colonial and revolutionary era down there.
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