July 4th Fireworks

Celebrate July 4th with fireworks "outside" of D.C.

PLACES TO GO:

1.  Celebrate America, Manassas, VA (32 miles, 44 minutes)

Manassas, VA (Point B)

• Location:  Old Town Manassas
• Time: 4:00-10:00 p.m.
• Cost:  Free
• Fireworks:  9:15 p.m. (best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn)
• In Addition to Fireworks (some additional cost): Kiddie rides, food, vendors, live entertainment

Manassas Fireworks' Finale (2012)

2.  July 4th Celebration, Great Meadows, VA (47 miles, 56 minutes)

Great Meadows, VA (Point B)

• Location:  5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA
• Time:  4:00-10:00 p.m.
• Cost:  $40-50 per vehicle (or more for reserved spaces - see link for details)
• Fireworks:  Dark (sit around the large field)
• In Addition to Fireworks (all inclusive except pony rides): tailgating, food court, choreographed helicopter air show, polo exhibitions, rocketry demonstrations, rain machine, laser tag, rock wall climbing, pony rides ($5 extra), moon bounce, bands 

Great Meadow Promo (2010)

3.  July 4th on the Mountain, McHenry, MD (179 miles, 3 hours) - Make a weekend out of it!!

McHenry, MD (Point B)

• Location:  Wisp Resort
• Cost:  Free
• Fireworks:  Dusk (from the top of the Wisp Outdoors Adventure Park)
• In Addition to Fireworks (additional cost):  Boat or waterski on Deep Creek Lake, man-made white water rafting, golf, canopy tour, mountain coaster, chairlift rides, laser games, disc golf

Wisp Fireworks Finale (2010)

THINGS TO KNOW:

The D.C. fireworks are impressive; however, we’ve discovered other impressive displays.  Unlike D.C., it’s nice to enjoy this July 4th tradition with space to move and without having to pass through security.  Each of these locations have events and activities in addition to the fireworks, which will keep you entertained for hours.   Or if you’d rather, just show up in the evening to set up your spot to watch fireworks.