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Introduction
New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated nights of the year in the United States. People gather with friends and family across the country to watch spectacular fireworks displays, attend exciting parties and concerts, and count down to the start of a brand new year filled with hopes and dreams.
Map of Best Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve
Let’s take a look at some of the best places in the U.S. to welcome 2024.
Times Square, New York City
No place is more iconic for New Year’s Eve celebrations than Times Square in the heart of New York City. Over a million people crowd the streets to witness the iconic Waterford crystal ball make its descent as the final seconds of the year tick down. With celebrity performances, confetti raining down everywhere, and wild crowds, it’s no wonder Times Square represents New Year’s Eve revelry to the whole world.
Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
The Las Vegas Strip features over-the-top fireworks shows, extravagant parties at nightclubs and pool venues, and a four-mile stretch filled with excitement. Major casino resorts like Caesars Palace and MGM host big bashes with champagne toasts, while local bands and musicians liven up the street. Vegas knows how to pull out all the stops for New Year’s celebrations.
Disneyland, California
Ring in the New Year with Mickey Mouse himself at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland offers family-friendly celebrations like dance parties, magical fireworks over Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, delicious drinks and desserts, and park-wide entertainment. It’s the ultimate way to create special memories as the new year begins.
Austin’s First Street Bridge, Texas
Head to the capital of Texas to enjoy Austin’s stunning display under the First Street Bridge. Over 100,000 people gather on nearby Butler Park lawn to picnic, listen to live bands, watch aerial performances, and see amazing fireworks reflect off Lady Bird Lake’s water. The vibrant, festive community of Austin sure knows how to celebrate.
Chicago Lakefront, Illinois
One of the most scenic places to welcome the new year is along Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront. Navy Pier hosts gorgeous fireworks above the lake with the city skyline in view. Head over to Ohio Street Beach for great views of the colors bursting over the water against the Chicago skyline, with the chance to enjoy local food, drinks, ice skating, and music as well.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) in the iconic party city of New Orleans! Head to historic Bourbon Street in the lively French Quarter where you’ll find colorful beads, dazzling live music, Cajun cuisine, and a joyful atmosphere. Local bands march through the streets as people laugh, dance, and toast to the future all night long. New Orleans sure knows how to get the New Year celebrations going!
Planning Your New Year's Journey
No matter which fantastic destination you choose, exping is the ultimate travel planning tool for mapping out your New Year's Eve journey. Use it to mark the destinations you want to visit, highlight attractions, select hotels, explore local cuisine, plan your travel routes, capture beautiful journey photos, and then enjoy your unique adventure.
exping New Year Special Event
exping has initiated the "Celebrate Together" campaign, inviting users from around the world to co-create the 2024 New Year's map. Share the New Year atmosphere in your area by placing photos on the map! Whether you're in any corner of the world, join fellow explorers in experiencing the festive spirit of the New Year together. Of course, you can also create a personal exclusive map to document your precious moments.