It’d be YEARS since I’ve seen the DC fireworks in person. We braved the mobs of people and checked out the show. We didn’t go to the National Mall but watched from a lawn overlooking the city so we avoided the complete crush that I’m sure was at the Memorials. We couldn’t have picked a better view and, besides the main fireworks, we were afforded a glimpse of multiple firework displays in the distance and on the horizon.
The weather was perfect ~ cool but not cold, low humidity and clear skies.
Looking out to the Washington Monument and Capitol Building (notice the helicopter flying low)
It was a spectacular display of fireworks. They even had one part which spelled out USA.
We’re already planning next year’s adventure ~ we might even brave the crowds and see the fireworks from the Lincoln Memorial!
Displaced Beachbums 
Thanks! I’d be good with the same spot for next year but my teenage daughter would like to be more in the thick of things. I think getting a hotel room downtown might be the answer ~ I dread the thought of dealing with metro (I’ve heard it’s crazy on the 4th) or the traffic.
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Ah, great idea! Metro isn’t too bad getting in, but everyone is trying to leave at the same time so it takes forever. With a hotel room, you would avoid all those problems. I’ll be looking for your post a year from now to see how it went 😉
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Well done. And a very nice location. I skipped it this year, but if you plan on the Lincoln next year, get there early 😉
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