High and Lows on the Fourth

Not in the mood to jockey for position with thousands of others on the Esplanade in order to catch the 4th of July fireworks? Well, there are some extravagant options for watching them at both the highest and lowest points of the city.

As it is, the view from the Top of the Hub is breathtaking on any night. Add bursting fireworks into the mix, and it’s sure to be something extra special.

The restaurant, atop the Prudential Center building, is hosting a special Independence Day celebration tomorrow night, when patrons can feast on a five-course dinner including grilled Block Island swordfish, king crab cocktail, and pan seared tenderloin of beef. Afterward, enjoy the fireworks from the highest point in the Boston skyline. The cost is a steep $200 per person, though that price does include an hour of open bar as well as tax and gratuity.

Back to earth – sea level to be precise – you can experience the show from the Boston Harbor, where the Odyssey Cruise is offering a dinner cruise featuring live entertainment for $149.50 per person. But for a truly unique experience, it might be tough to beat what the World Ocean School is offering. For $70 you’ll be able to climb aboard the Roseway, one of Boston’s oldest sailing ships (and a registered U.S. National Historic Landmark) and cruise the harbor with the distinct scent of the sea and pyrotechnics

Reservations for each event, of course, are required.

Photo © Kate Wood/World Ocean School