Watch fireworks shimmer over the waters of Portsmouth, a charming historic town in coastal New Hampshire, with an Independence Day special that saves 35% on current rates.

The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown dropped rates to $139 per night July 1-5. Stay two or more nights and save an additional 10%.

Bookings come with free breakfast (for two adults) and free parking ($40 total value). Rooms have refrigerators and microwaves and free high-speed Internet access.

The hotel is two blocks from the waterfront and close to downtown's galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The skyline lights up on the evening of July 3 with the city's fireworks display. More sparks will fly the following night in neighboring towns of Dover and Hampton.