Things to do in Atlanta during the holidays

Traverse downtown to the Westin Peachtree Plaza where an 85-second ride in glass elevators shoots you up 723 feet to the top of the tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere. There you can take in the 360-degree panorama of Atlanta's skyline and gaze through four different complimentary telescopes. Hours: 10 a.m. until closing. Tickets: Adults, $5; Children (6-12), $3; Children under 6, free. www.sundialrestaurant.com AJC file