{"id":21521,"date":"2016-06-16T17:29:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T00:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=21521"},"modified":"2016-06-17T15:50:54","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T22:50:54","slug":"valley-girls-fourth-july-staycation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/valley-girls-fourth-july-staycation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley Girl\u2019s Fourth of July Staycation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21551 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"Group of friends toasting at poolside party\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"510\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-750x510.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-750x510.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-380x258.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-1160x789.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-620x422.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528-850x578.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043717\/ThinkstockPhotos-503416528.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Traveling on Independence Day weekend can be exhausting. Coordinating schedules, finding time to plan the trip, running into traffic can all get a bit draining. So why not stay right at home? Sometimes a staycation can be <em>way <\/em>more fun than a vacation. Here are some ideas for a weekend at home on Fourth of July weekend.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Listen to Live Music<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tempe 4th<\/p>\n<p>What better way to spend your Fourth of July than listening to music and eating some delicious food? Tempe 4<sup>th<\/sup> at Tempe Town Lake has live bands, lots of food and fireworks scheduled at Mill Avenue Bridge in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Date: Monday, July 4<\/p>\n<p>Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/tempe4th.com\/index.asp\">http:\/\/tempe4th.com\/index.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21560 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Two girls on shoulders in the crowd at music festival\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043808\/ThinkstockPhotos-482464436.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Hit Up A Local Hotel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Freedom Fest Weekend<\/p>\n<p>The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has you covered on things to do. Everything from concerts and fireworks to military tributes, there won\u2019t be a dull moment the entire weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Date: July 1-4<\/p>\n<p>Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/Seasonal-Events#Summer\">http:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/Seasonal-Events#Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21559 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"4Th of July fireworks celebration, Christmas and New Year\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043802\/ThinkstockPhotos-452578741.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Pool Parties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>W Scottsdale<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on hitting up a pool party the W Scottsdale is the only way to go this Fourth of July. Grab your friends and your best bikini for endless fun in the sun all weekend long.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 7\/2 &#8211; Performance by the Deux Twins 12pm-6pm<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 7\/3 &#8211; Performance by Resident Local DJs Aaron Taylor and Knick Knack 12pm-6pm<\/p>\n<p>Monday 7\/4 &#8211; Performance by Jessica Who, Saint Clair &amp; Sam Pace 12pm-2am, Fireworks Display at 9pm<\/p>\n<p>Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.starwoodhotels.com\/whotels\/property\/overview\/index.html?propertyID=1736\">http:\/\/www.starwoodhotels.com\/whotels\/property\/overview\/index.html?propertyID=1736<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-21555 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"07.04 WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL\"  width=\"664\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-731x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-380x532.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-800x1120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-80x112.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-57x80.jpg 57w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-620x868.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL-850x1190.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043741\/07.04-WScottsdale_BeautyBeats_FINAL.jpg 1071w\" ><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Host Your Own Pool Party<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A pool party is the perfect way to beat the heat on this iconic holiday and it takes little effort to plan. After you narrow down your guest list, here are a few essentials for an awesome pool party: a great playlist, festive decorations, snacks, drinks and a rad pool float.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21550 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-80x120.jpg\"  alt=\"Pool Float\"  width=\"667\"  height=\"1000\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float.jpg 667w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043711\/Pool-Float-620x930.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Head To The River<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re really itching to get out of town while still staying close to home, the Salt River is a perfect option. It\u2019s just a short drive away and what could be better than spending the Fourth of July sipping some ice cold drinks while floating down a river?<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21554 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Happy young woman in lake on inflatable ring\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25043736\/ThinkstockPhotos-523861062.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Traveling on Independence Day weekend can be exhausting. 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