Why don't you fly to New York for the end-of-year celebrations? On the occasion of the New Year, the city organizes many celebrations that make young and old dream. Between fairytale decorations, festive and playful evenings and fireworks, there is enough to please everyone and bring back indelible memories. Here is a selection of activities to discover the city that never sleeps during what seems to be the best time of year.
Book your evening with friends or family in New York's trendiest places
If you are visiting New York with friends, note that many clubs offer exceptional evenings to celebrate the transition to the New Year. Splash the champagne and dance until the end of the night with your loved ones in elegant places like the Venetian palace Cipriani. Another original and classy idea is to board a yacht where you can dine while enjoying a breathtaking view of Manhattan's illuminated skyscrapers. Evenings often hosted by a DJ who will make you dance on the water. Families are also welcome and several evenings are perfect for a stay with children. Frames Times Square is a bowling alley that organizes a high point where children will have the opportunity to have fun while playing table football or arcade games. Otherwise, opt for the friendly party that takes place in Central Park. It is always a pleasure to be in the largest park in the city, where the evening is enhanced with music from 10 p.m.
Admire a fireworks display for a colourful New Year
Many fireworks are organized for the New Year in New York. There is of course the one in Times Square, the most famous and certainly the most magical. Being present at the Times Square Ball Drop and being part of the crowd that counts down the seconds before the ball bursts into confetti is a moving moment, even if you have to be patient and enjoy the contact with a dense crowd. However, other options allow you to enjoy a fireworks display in a more intimate setting. Travel to southern Manhattan or New Jersey to watch the New York Harbor fireworks display. Also enjoy a digestive walk on the Brooklyn Bridge and its unconditional panoramic view before heading to the Grand Army Plaza to see the rockets launched from Prospect Park.
Enjoy the many attractions set up for the occasion
After an evening of celebration, enjoy a happy moment in one of New York's many outdoor rinks. Skating is enjoying a playful moment, often in a typical New York setting. The Rink At the Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular. Located at the foot of Top of the Rock, you slide hand in hand with your lover while contemplating the imposing Christams Tree. With the kids, take a walk around the Bronx to see the Holiday Train Show. This exhibition, which takes place in the New York Botanical Garden, returns this year for its 28th edition. Parents and children discover fabulous miniature trains that travel through a hand-built setting, featuring more than 175 of the city's historic monuments.
