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New Year's Eve in New York City
2013 New Year's Eve in New York City
New Year's Eve in New York City
As the new year approaches, New York City gets ready for its annual New Year's Eve in Times Square celebration. The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, over one million people descend upon Times Square to party and experience this free and memorable event!
If you are planning to join the party, get there early and be prepared - you'll be corralled into barricaded areas where you'll have to stay for the duration. After the ball drop in Times Square, buy tickets and celebrate some more at one of the officially hot, popular New Year's Eve parties in NYC featured below!
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in NYC, Times Square and Manhattan
While NYE in Times Square may be the most famous New York event and celebration, the Big Apple plays host to hundreds of the best New Year's Eve parties each year. With many of the NYC bars and New York City nightclubs throwing their own New Year's party, NYC tourists in town for NYE have a huge selection of NYC events to choose from.
Whether you ring in the new year at an A-List New Year's Eve Party in Times Square, a mega party at one of NYC’s hot bars or clubs, or at the massive multi-level party superstructure know as Webster Hall, NYE in NYC offers a party for virtually every budget and party-goer taste. Before you decide, below is an official list of the hottest, best New Years Eve parties in New York for 2013! Most parties sell out quickly so get your tickets sooner than later.
How to Celebrate in New York City on New Year’s Eve!
As is typical in New York City, there are many ways to party and celebrate an event. But New Year’s Eve in New York is not just another event – it’s NYC’s biggest event of the year and with millions more eyes watching the celebration on TV, it’s become an iconic and symbolic tradition. So plan early and don’t leave things to the last moment – you’ll be sorry as restaurants and parties book up early and fast!
A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve celebration in NYC
One option is to head to One Times Square and hang out with an estimated one million other happy people and watch the famous New Year’s Eve Ball descend the flagpole at midnight! If you’ve never done it you should at least once in your life. If you end up in Times Square, visit the New Year’s Wishing Well located in the Visitor’s Center.
Another option is to have dinner or drinks somewhere in Manhattan and then hit one of the many parties held all over NYC. You can buy tickets to the most popular NYC parties in New York below, on this page. Buy early as the most popular NYE parties sell out fast!
New Years Eve Hotel Rates in New York City
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The Distrikt Hotel
in Midtown West
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On The Ave
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$274*
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Doubletree Metropolitan
in Midtown East
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$279*
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Sofitel New York
in Midtown West
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$400*
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Staybridge Suites
in Times Square
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Rates starting at
$309*
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1 review |
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Bring in the New Year at a Great Price!
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New York Summer Family Fun Pass
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Must Do NYC Pass
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$66.00
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NYC Museum Pass for Kids
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$61.00
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NYC Museum Pass
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$59.50
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NYC 30 Rock Package
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$50.00
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*Terms & Conditions: Offers, promotions and rates subject to change and may vary based upon date, length of stay and other factors. Some offers do not include taxes and fees. All offers based on availability and are subject to change without notice.
New Year's Eve NYC Party Tips
Before you travel to NYC for the NYE 2012 celebration, there are some helpful New York tips you need to know. Scroll below for a complete list of helpful tips when it comes to celebrating New Years Eve in NYC.
- Plan Your NYC Trip Way In Advance: This is perhaps the most important tip we can give you when planning a New Years Eve trip to NYC. The best hotels in NYC are booked well in advance of New Years Eve. We recommended reserving your NY hotel well in advance if you plan on celebrating New Year's Eve in NYC and using some of the New York City hotel promo codes to save you a little extra to spend elsewhere.
- Reserve Your NYC NYE Party Tickets: New Years Eve parties in NYC often require attendees to purchase tickets, which can range anywhere from $25 to well over $500. Don't wait until the last minute to reserve your spot at the best New Years Eve parties in Manhattan - NY party tickets often cost more at the door, and in many cases are sold out altogether.
- Cash or Open Bar?: Before purchasing your NYC New Years Eve party tickets, make sure to note whether the New York party features a cash bar or an open bar. While open bar NYC tickets usually cost more, they tend to pay off over the course of the night, which is why we recommend them over cash bar NYE parties in NYC.
- Avoid Times Square: Unless you plan on spending New Years Eve in Times Square, its best to completely avoid this popular NYC attraction. With well over a million people descending on Times Square, there's a good chance you'll get stuck in the New Years Eve NYC crowd.
- Eat a Good New York Meal: With many NYC tourists choosing to celebrate the New Year with alcohol, it's best to fill up on a great NY meal before you hit the town. Check out the NYCTourist restaurants page for a list of the best restaurants in NYC.
That crazy New Year's Baby can't wait for that ball to drop! Since 2000, the ball is now designed by Waterford crystal.
And our final NYC New Year's Eve tip is ...
- Stay Safe! We know New Years Eve in NYC is one of the most exciting nights of the year, but make sure to take the necessary precautions before you hit the best NYE parties in NYC. This means don't drink and drive - use the NYC subway or hail a NY taxi cab! Also, don't travel with tons of cash, and make sure to know where your wallet and purse are at all times.
After all, safety in NYC ensures you'll have the best possible time at your NYC New Years Eve party!
For a full list of NYC events on New Year's Eve - including the annual New York Road Runners Midnight Run in Central Park - click here!
