Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays – no presents or cards to buy, decorations are cheap and easy, and there’s generally fireworks, a grilled meat product and ice cream involved at some point.

Here are a few ways to celebrate if you’re in town this weekend.

Sun Dial

For the best view in town of several fireworks displays head to Sun Dial Restaurant on the top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Choose from a prix fixe menu on the restaurant level for $69, a $45 buffet on the view level or drink specials and a nacho station at the bar for $30.

Tap

Located at the corner of Peachtree and 14th streets,  near the end of the Peachtree Road Race, Tap opens at 6:30 a.m. and celebrates all day with food and drink specials, a live band and super soakers.

Glenn Hotel

The SkyLounge on top of the Glenn is one of my favorite places to watch the fireworks at Centennial Olympic Park. Make a night of it with the Red, White and Boom package that include parking, early check-in breakfast for two at Glenn’s Kitchen and access to SkyLounge. Rates start at $129.

Georgia Aquarium

You can also catch the Centennial Fireworks from the top of the parking lot at the Georgia Aquarium with Jim & Nick’s barbecue and live music from The Yacht Rock Revue. Tickets are $45 and proceeds  benefit Georgia Aquarium’s education initiatives.

Fireworks at Lenox Square

To me 4th of July always means the fireworks display at Lenox Square, though long gone are the days we drove up and piled onto a blanket on the grassy hill. Now it is a big deal with bands and food and drink vendors. This year get up-front access and tastings from several local restaurants at Taste of the Fourth from 2-6. Tickets are just $10, with proceeds going to the Atlanta Union Mission.