NORTH CAROLINA -- July Fourth is on its way and you can bet the skies will be lit up with fireworks. But if you're looking for the best city to celebrate the holiday, keep reading.

  • New York, NY ranks number 1 on the list
  • Ranks cities based on affordability, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility, and weather
  • Four NC cities listed

According to Wallethub's 2018 Best & Worst Places to Celebrate Fourth of July list, the number 1 place in the country to celebrate is New York, NY.

In North Carolina, Greensboro is the top place to go when measured by affordability, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility, and weather.

Charlotte ranked 76th, Raleigh ranked 80th, Durham 92nd and Winston-Salem came in at 97th.

To see the full list of cities and Fourth of July saving tips, click here.

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