5 Tips for the Fourth of July in Washington DC

Independence Day is one of the best days of the year to travel to Washington DC. See the fireworks on the National Mall, take in a baseball game, and watch a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the National Archives. There is so much to do!

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Detailed map of the security perimeter around the National Mall and where the access points are located - www.nps.gov/subjects/national...
Additional 4th of July information from the National Park Service (NPS) - www.nps.gov/subjects/national...
A Capitol Fourth concert information - www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth
National Archives events (including the Declaration of Independence reading) - www.archives.gov/news/topics/...
National Independence Day parade - www.july4thparade.com/
Metro advisories (watch for information about Independence Day about a week before) - www.wmata.com/about/news/
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[@GratiaCountryman]

If you’re staying in a hotel with a rooftop lounge, they very often have good views of the fireworks.

[@benjaminoconnor1687]

I took metro on July 4, 2017. The metro was not that bad at all. Do spend the day at the national mall. At just before 8 pm, take the metro from the national mall to the pentagon. Once you get through the fare gates, walk to the hill at the pentagon to see the fireworks. This hack is great because metro is not very crowded from smithsonian to pentagon right before the fireworks, and you get a great view of the fireworks from the pentagon.

[@TripHacksDC]

Great tip, Benjamin! You're right, barring any breakdowns Metro isn't too bad for 95% of the day, it's just immediately after the fireworks that it can be kind of miserable.

[@bigappletransitfan5050]

I went to DC to stay at my Moms Apartment in Silver Spring, MD and it would be the best town to stay on Independence Day. That’s why my Parents didn’t go to Washington DC on Independence Day in 2016.

[@joylorito3881]

Thanks Rob...you have been so helpful with all your great tips. We are here for 90 days and are using so many of your tips. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@TripHacksDC]

Plenty of time to explore. Have fun!

[@larryforssberg1338]

DC Trip Hacks rock, love your channel...will be in town on July 4th, thanks for the excellent advice!

[@TripHacksDC]

Have a great trip, Larry!

[@refresh77]

Thank you so much for the tips!!!

[@stephenseaton997]

We are actually flying into DC on Friday, the 6th. Are there any independence day festivities that will continue to be going on during the weekend?

[@TripHacksDC]

Not really. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival runs til July 8th this year though if you want to check that out.

[@Backthenwasgood]

what a about the Christmas time in DC . Do the Museums still open or not

[@TripHacksDC]

Smithsonian museums are open 364 days per year (every day except Christmas).

[@dylanwang283]

Thanks Rob. When does the rehearsal of 'A Capitol Fourth concert' begin this year?

[@TripHacksDC]

Wednesday, July 3, 2019, beginning at 8 p.m. Gates will open to the public at 3 p.m.

[@stevendavis3538]

Are all of the major museums along the mall open on the 4th of July?

[@TripHacksDC]

Yes but they are extremely crowded.

[@afifnasseredine4334]

dwight from the office

[@texanboiii562]

What events will our president have this year?