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15.12.2023 - 13:01 / cntraveler.com / Dom Pérignon
On New Year’s Eve, 1 million people will gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch an 11,875-pound geodesic hunk of Waterford Crystal be slowly lowered onto the top of One Times Square. Iconic? Yes. Worth experiencing in person? Not necessarily.
It’s a well-known fact that nabbing a spot in one of the nearby pedestrian corrals requires standing outside in the elements for eight hours (or longer)—and don’t even get us started on the crowds. But if you’re really, truly keen on being in the center of everything this New Year’s Eve, the good news is that there are a variety of parties that surround Times Square where you can watch the ball drop in comfort and style.
The best part: none of these options require being left out in the cold. From black-tie galas to elevated movie nights, here are nine of the best spots to watch the ball drop in NYC this year.
When: December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Where: The Knickerbocker, 6 Times Square
Price: $1,995 for Silver Party Ticket; $3,995 for Platinum Party Ticket
How to book: Tickets available online
With a rooftop bar just 150 feet under the ball itself, The Knickerbocker Hotel claims to be “the closest live view of the event in the world.” Silver Party Tickets grant access to an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, dancing in front of a live DJ, and a midnight champagne toast of Dom Pérignon. Upgrade to a Platinum Party Ticket to add on a buffet dinner complete with sushi, caviar, lobster, pasta, and a decadent dessert display.
When: December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Where: AMC Empire 25, 234 W 42nd St.
Price: Starting at $699
How to book: Tickets available online
For one night only, the AMC Empire 25 movie theater on 42nd Street turns into a veritable bacchanal. While movies and popcorn will be on the menu, the party turns things way up with dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, and a Champagne toast. Every ticket even includes access to the sixth-floor “Platinum View Terrace,” with guaranteed views of the live ball drop.
When: December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Where: Frames Bowling Lounge, 550 9th Ave.
Price: Starting at $99
How to book: Tickets available online
For those looking for a more family-friendly event, Frames Bowling Lounge—about a 10-minute walk from Times Square—is throwing a massive New Year’s Eve party this year starting at 7:00 p.m. Aside from airing the ball drop on its wall-to-wall TVs and welcoming in the new year with a Champagne toast, the venue will offer an open bar, live DJ, buffet stations with kid-approved food (i.e. chicken tenders), and, of course, bowling galore. Upgrade your ticket for table service, private lanes, and other perks.
When: December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Where: Moxy NYC Times Square, 485 7th Ave.
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