Vacation time for the entire family and soaring party spirits all around - New Year's Eve is the best time to travel to a lovely destination and celebrate. Some American cities host remarkable New Year events, carnivals and firework displays, which make them completely worth a visit. We give you a list of best 10 cities that you can travel to this New Year's Eve.
1. New York City
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Step into a rapturous new year with spellbinding celebrations at Times Square in New York City. In this place, at this time, everybody gets to feel special!
The highlight of the celebration in Times Square is the New Year's Eve Ball drop, the tradition of which began in 1907. A 12-feet high sparkling ball descent for 60 seconds from a specially designed flag pole and its rest marks the commencement of the New Year. Confetti sprinkling occurs on all the thousands of folks present there, mesmerizing firework displays, and live musical performances of the best artists from around the earth marks the event, making it one of the best New Year's Eve celebrations in the world that one can witness.
Apart from the incomparable programs happening all evening, New Year Celebration in New York offers just the right ambience to cuddle with your better half, and to find new friends. So book your tickets to New York this New Year's Eve, and give an incredibly warm welcome to the coming year on a chilly New York evening!
2. New Orleans
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A warm city and memorable celebrations – New Orleans is just the perfect place to celebrate New Year. The amazing shows at the Mardi Gras carnival will sweep you off your feet; it features the most exotic fireworks display in America, musical performances ensure an enthralling welcome to the New Year, and the delectable Spanish dish of jambalaya keeps your taste buds satiated.
Akin to New York City's ball drop, New Orleans has its own version of bidding goodbye to the year gone by, through the Fleur de Lis, which drops in Jackson Square a few seconds before the clock strikes 12. And right at the second when the New Year commences, there is a vibrant display of colors lightening up the night sky over the Mississippi. The sight of it is not one to miss - it is one that every American must give themselves the honor of witnessing at least once in their lifetime!
3. Las Vegas
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The city that never grows old! – Visit Las Vegas at New Year's Eve and watch yourself entranced to a happy, delirious self you would never have been before. The city where every night is a party, breaks all boundaries to throw for its guests the most spectacular party of the year at New Year's.
The party in Las Vegas doesn't limit itself to casinos, bars, restaurants and banquets – it extends to the streets, drowning everybody in the ecstatic fireworks, music and dances. You will forget inhibitions, if you have any, and dance on the streets of the "Sin City" like no one's watching!
Visit Caesar's Palace, the Bellagio, stroll on the streets, and if your budget permits, book one of Las Vegas' indoor parties. This is the city to spot your favorite Hollywood celebrities having a gala time on New Year's Eve – head to Las Vegas if glamour and Epicureanism excites you to no limits!
4. Orlando
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Orlando is a haven of partying. On New Year's Eve, the city goes resplendent with its many theme parties, dinner buffets, road shows and musical performances. You can enjoy some seriously wild parties at the famous Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on New Year Eve.
America loves parades and carnivals; Orlando offers you your share of it on New Year through its vibrant Citrus Parade. Band performances, delightful decorations, and thousands of beautiful people give this parade its zestful flavor. Being part of the happy event at Robinson Street and Orange Avenue requires you to book in advance.
5. Louisville
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Enjoy a free event of an enormous scale in Fourth Street, Louisville this year. Organized by Bud Light, this huge party includes everything to excite life and energy for welcoming the New Year. You will get to enjoy intoxicating music, dances, sumptuous cuisines, and breathtaking firework shows.
Louisville also has a similar ball drop just like the one at New York City's New Year's Eve Celebration. All the events of the day and evening go into creating a beautiful atmosphere on the year's last day. Visit the city to drown yourself in ecstasy at the eve of another new year!
6. Houston
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If you saw parties as places to eat, drink, dance, Houston will show you how much more a party can be! The event list in Houston on New Year’s Eve is virtually unlimited; you will find hipster parties, murder mystery parties, wine tasting events, theme-based dance parties, romantic salsa dancing get-togethers, and an endless possibility of different kinds of merry-making events happening in every nook and corner of Houston.
The city is no short of eminent names performing here in the biggest day of the year; if you enjoy live performances by rocking musical bands, visit Houston to pack the beginning of a new year with enjoyment.
7. Virginia Beach
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Celebrating New Year's Eve strolling on a romantic beach, which, by the way, is also resplendently decorated to give an amazing party-feel, feels like a beautiful dream! Virginia Beach is decorated by Mc Donald's holiday light decoration in a manner that leaves all awe-struck.
Local and global musical bands perform by the seaside until the wee hours of the morning, making the place feel like a land of fantasies. You can enjoy some amazing cuisines in the Newport News Park and along Hampton Road.
Dance and drink parties happen around the city in its various hotels and clubs. So collect a group of friends or hold your lover's hand and run away to Virginia Beach to have a fantastic New Year!
8. Columbus
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Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, has something more to offer than wild parties. This is the city you can head to with family or a group of friends and enjoy various sites of historical and cultural significance. All the places, on New Year's, are particularly lively, so you can have a really great time on a tour to Columbus.
Ohio Statehouse in the Capitol Square, Franklin Park Conservatory, the LeVeque Tower, and the Replica of Christopher Columbus' Ships are a few tourist attractions of the city. The beauty of Santa Maria is unmatched at this time of the year.
Columbus is adorned with flowers and lights, and hosts awesome firework programs on New Year's Eve. If your idea of a New Year's vacation is to combine site seeing with exciting countdown parties, Columbus is probably your best fit for the week.
9. Mexico City
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Immerse yourself in the Latin American vibes of celebration this New Year's Eve. Bonfire, music and dance are the best way to do it in Mexico. This place will offer an ocean of uniqueness and character to bid farewell to the passing year and welcome the new one ahead. The most popular place, among other amazing joints, is Zocala.
One of the best things about Mexico City is the traditional food it offers to its guests. Try all the savory Mexican dishes like Tamales, Bacalo, Mole and Pozole, and finish the dinner with the traditional sweet bread dessert, which also makes a traditional New Year coin game.
When celebrating New Year in Mexico, do not by any chance miss the beaches. Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Playa del Carmen are some names that offer stupendous beach parties on the evening. The numerous beaches and other places of tourist interest in Mexico will make for an excellent tour for a few days.
10. Baltimore
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This is the best location for those tiny tots! A family-friendly atmosphere and multiple activities for kids like magic shows and dances make the city ideal for them. If you want to make sure your children have a time of their life at New Year's Eve, there is no destination better than Baltimore to take them to.
Pratt and Light Streets in the Inner Harbor Amphitheatre are dazzling with fireworks and musical performances. A huge clock put up in the center sets the mood for a countdown towards the approaching year. The zeal and beauty of the place will get your feet dancing to its tunes while you bid a happy farewell to the old year. So gladly join the millions of people who celebrate their New Year’s Eve in Baltimore!
Pick a place from the list that most suits your personality, age and tastes. From romancing on the beaches to dancing with a bunch of buddies to enjoying mesmerizing sites with family - there is the perfect destination for everyone. Find yours and have a rocking New Year!
Source: PropertyCluster.com/Blog
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