Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week this year, and many of us are eyeing the surrounding days to make a long weekend of it -- so we've negotiated up to 70% off nationwide hotel stays through the entire week.

Here are a few favorites from our collection of 70-plus deals, from city getaways with July 4 fireworks to nature-filled retreats that remind us why our country's known as "America the Beautiful":

• City escape: 5-star New York City hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Park, $179
• All-American getaway: Rooms in D.C. with views of the Capitol, $109-$149
• Great outdoor adventure: 4-star Tucson resort at the foothills of the stunning Catalina Mountains, $99
• Family vacation: Newly renovated Anaheim hotel steps from Disneyland, $145
• U.S. history trip: Chic stays in the First State's capital -- Wilmington, Delaware -- near July 4 fireworks along the Christina River, $139
• Desert oasis: Retro digs in Palm Springs (with plenty of umbrella-covered poolside chairs), $69
• Country music retreat: Boutique stays near downtown Nashville's free July 4 concerts and fireworks, $129

To browse the full collection of holiday hotel deals, click below.