Inner harbor seems to be a popular destination. We are planning on a day trip on 4th of July. Is it advisable to take a 5 yr old for the fireworks? What is a good spot to see fireworks? is it even worth it?

As of now we are planning to drive back after the fire works. I am expecting major traffic jams right after the fireworks.

Any advice, tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

i haven't been to the inner harbor for a couple of years, but we would stay because it's to long of a drive to come right back. we would stay by the airport because it is cheaper.

we live in Maryland so the drive is not too bad. I am not sure what the traffic situation is like after the fireworks end.

We did the DC fireworks last year and had a blast. We are thinking of checking out the inner harbor fireworks. I heard that inner harbor is safe but rest of the area is not safe.

I would like to hear people's experiences. Has anyone ventured to inner harbor on July 4th?

Thanks.

We saw the fireworks a couple of years ago. There is a park on federal hills where everybody sits on the hill. You have a great view of the harbor and the fireworks and it's much easier with the kids (our son was 3 at that time).

I don't think the traffic should be too bad since it's pretty close to the highway.

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The aquarium website has a harbor parking coupon on it, here's the link:Discounts

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oh, just opened it and you have to exhange it at the Aquarium, so it won't work for those of you who aren't going there, sorry, I thought it could be used by anyone parking at the Harbor.

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I went a couple years back and did not like it one bit. The fireworks were great, but the crowd was just too much. I was near the pavillion and there were times where I literally couldn't move, it was so crowded. I would try Fells Point or Canton area...you can still see the fireworks, but it might be a little better with parking.