Let's be honest, as much as everyone would love to see the fireworks on the Esplanade or the Hatch Shell- the traffic is more than enough reason for someone to avoid the area. But if you still don't want to just watch the colorful display from your TV screen, here are five other locations to consider:
1) The Cambridge side of the Charles River is a popular second choice to see the fireworks. There will still be crowd, but the fireworks can still be seen from miles around the area.
It's not only time to celebrate our independence, but also take a trip in time and explore these historical events in and around Boston for this year's Harborfest.