Don't miss the excellent firework displays which bring in the New Year when you book New York City hotels for New Year's Eve. Whether you want to be in the center of the action at Times Square or take things easy in Prospect Park, catching some fireworks is simply a must when you visit the Big Apple for the holidays.
Times Square is one of the most celebrated and iconic places to watch the fireworks and experience the midnight moment in New York. Watch the famous ball drop and the night sky light up with magnificent displays of fireworks to bring in the new year in style.
Brooklyn Bridge is known for having one of the most impressive views of the New York skyline and New Year's Eve is no exception. Snuggle up with family and friends as you gaze across the river and witness the city's mesmerizing backdrop illuminated in color as midnight strikes.
- This free and low key event in Prospect Park is ideal for watching the fireworks over Park Slope. Live music kick off an hour or two before the midnight moment and the fireworks are set off from Long Meadow so find yourself a good vantage point in plenty of time.
New York City hotels for New Year's Eve are perfect for all the family. In addition to the fireworks, the city also boasts a wide array of activities to keep young and old alike entertained throughout the holiday season.
The Children's Museum of Manhattan hosts an annual New Year's Eve event with the focus on young children. The itinerary includes a dance party with a local DJ, craft classes and a fake midnight moment in the early afternoon.
If you want to see some fireworks but don't enjoy large crowds Coney Island has considerably more space than crowded locations in Manhattan. It's also a fantastic place to spend the proceeding hours with an abundance of stalls and rides for all ages.
Head to the Brooklyn Bowl and join in their annual celebrations which commence at 11 am. They turn the lanes into a child-friendly dance party and local brews are served to keep the adults entertained too.