Spend the 4th of July in America's Hostels

Come and Celebrate the American Independence Day at Hostels in the US!

There are so many things to do in Washington DC that it's easy to get lost in all the American history. Renowned DC attractions like the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol building pull in a majority of tourists, but there's so much more to do and see! Arguably the best time to visit the Capitol is on the most American day of them all: the 4th of July. Some 4th of July events are as follows:

* Washington D.C.'s Independence Day Parade beginning at 11:45 a.m. proceeds from Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th street.

* Smithsonian Folklife Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (July 4th).

* Concert on the Washington Monument Grounds kicks off at 6 p.m. with the U.S. Army Concert Band right in the shadow of the Washington Monument.

* The famous A Capitol Fourth Concert that goes from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (admittance begins at 3 p.m.) on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

* Then fireworks around 9pm! See them on the DC lawn!

Of course there's so much else to do in the city that will be boosted up by the fact that it's the 4th of July. There's dozens of DC tours, D.C. walking tours, and the free D.C. Smithsonian museums that it's easy to fill your days to the brim of red, white, and blue.

All of these attractions are amazing but nothing compares to listening to 'Stars and Stripes Forever' while the sky lights up over the city with hundreds of fireworks throughout the night. Independence Day is an amazing time to celebrate America, but with all these amazing events there's no place better to do so then the Nation's Capitol.

It doesn't have to expensive either, there are hostels in Washington, D.C. from 34€ per person!

Another good itinerary if you're starting in Washington is to head north to New York and Boston with inexpensive buses ($20 one way) or rent a car and get to know the coastline.

See our article on how to stay within a budget of US$50 when visiting the US East Coast!