What could be more patriotic than to spend the Fourth of July in the capital of United States? Fireworks which are displayed over the National Mall`s skyline is one of the most spectacular event from the nation in this specific day and it is being performed to the accompaniment of the National Symphony Orchestra. If the thought of spending some quality time during the evening before the event with a few close friends does not appeal, you will be able to see pretty much the same fireworks from less crowded venues.
1. Brave the Mall crowds if you have never done it by now or if you are the extremely social person type. You can be sure that they will be no parking spots anywhere for miles and miles all around you, so it is best if you will use the metro. The stations located nearby are Gallery Place-Chinatown, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, Judiciary Square or L`Enfant Plaza, but probably the nearest station will be Smithsonian. However, this stations has been closed in 2002 for the Fourth of July for security reasons.
2. You should make your booking as early as you can for any table reservation at various restaurants from the nearby area where a view will be available. Local foods or fireworks watchers alike will recommend Tabaq Bistro on U Street, The Reef in Adams Morgan or The Beacon Bar and Grill.
3. You should also consider staying one night at a hotel which has a view of the fireworks. The Key Bridge Marriot in Rosslyn or the Doubletree in Crystal City will both provide special Fourth of July packages which will allow guests of the hotel to enjoy the show of the fireworks in an air-conditioned comfort.
4. You can also take a cruise along the Potomac River. Spirit Cruises or Odyssey will both provide dinner cruise tours on that specific date which will put you on the water as the fireworks will burst up in the air.
5. Make a small research of the recommended alternative viewing spots for less jam-packed, but with great views DC`s fireworks display. Hains Point is a great place for taking in the view of the fireworks, as is Daingerfield island or Gravelly Point. If you should like to mix a beautiful dinner with a less crowded exterior viewing at a nice night spot along the water, you will be able to make a reservation for the 3-course dinner at Indigo Landing on Daingerfield Island, which will allow you to have access to the waterfront lawn area for the fireworks which will take place after dinner on the opposite bank of the Potomac River.