Fourth of July Ideas

Celebrate the Fourth of July with barbecue and picnic recipe ideas, fireworks safety tips and more.

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Celebrate America!

Whether you want to fire up the grill or take a patriotic trip,we've got ideas for your Independence Day celebration. Plus: See a slide show of museums that celebrate American icons.

Have a Fabulous July 4th

  1. 10 Best Food Festival Recipes From Around America
  2. A Fourth of July Favorite: Fried Chicken Recipe
  3. 24 Delicious Recipes for the Grill
  4. 10 Patriotic Destinations To Visit in America
  5. 13 Museums that Celebrate American Icons

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10 Patriotic Destinations To Visit in America
10 Patriotic Destinations To Visit in America

Go beyond Gettysburg. Delve into American history with a trip to one of these lesser-known (and thus far less crowded) historic sites this summer.

28 Delicious Recipes for the Grill
28 Delicious Recipes for the Grill

Fire up the grill, plan a picnic, or invite friends over for a backyard fiesta.

10 Best Food Festival Recipes From Around America
10 Best Food Festival Recipes From Around America

What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than by whipping up recipes from some of America’s best food festivals. These festive recipes are easy to make and use fresh, affordable ingredients.

A Fourth of July Favorite: Fried Chicken
A Fourth of July Favorite: Fried Chicken

For moist and flavorful fried chicken, try some special treatment.

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