The Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, Maryland presents an excellent venue of events for a July 4th Celebration. There's a variety of entertainment throughout the day ending with a spectacular fireworks display over the water. The Inner Harbor is the revived and vibrant old Port of the Baltimore area and has become a major East Coast destination with The Gallery and Harborplace complex of shops and restaurants. The area has around 45 restaurants, many of which are outdoors and waterside; 150 unique and well-known shops, and free daily entertainment. Just a short stoll away are other attractions, including the Baltimore National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, American Visionary Art Museum and Pier 6 Concert Pavilion, and the USS Constellation. Also nearby are the historic Fells Point, Federal Hill and Charles Street districts, and the Camden Yards stadium complex for Orioles Major League Baseball and Ravens Football.
On July 4, there's live entertainment in the afternoon at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. There's music, also street performers, and dislays. The fireworks can be viewed from the Inner Harbor area, and also from several locations in downtown and beyond including Federal Hill, Fell's Point and Rash Field. Baltimore lives up to its motto of "Cool City, Hot Events".