9 Best Places to Travel for New Years

The countdown is on for 2023 and if you are unsure where to travel for new year’s 2023, we are here to help. Whether you are looking for a cozy getaway or a fun party to kick off the new year, make sure to check out these best places to travel for new years.

9) Atlanta, Georgia

If you are a football fan, do not look further for places to travel for new years. City of Atlanta hosts the famous Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, a huge college football event, on new years eve since 1968. Make sure to book your tickets in advance if you are interested. If you are not a football fan, then you’ll glad to hear this: the Iconic Peach Drop will return this year! For decades, thousands of Atlantans have gathered to watch the spectacle welcome in the new year, featuring the best ATL music has to offer.

8) New Orleans, Louisiana

New year parties in New Orleans lasts all night. You can enjoy the parade on the Decatur Street or go to Jackson Square where you can watch the dropping of fleur-de-lys at midnight. New Orleans also hosts an amazing fireworks show over the Mississippi River. You can book a Mississippi River Boat Cruise to witness the fireworks for a more personal night away from the crowds.

7) Aspen, Colorado

If your ideal new years include snow and skiing, then Aspen can be your choice. Undoubtedly the best and most famous skiing spot in the US, Aspen can be a unique experience to welcome the new year. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders, ages 8 and up, may participate the torchlight parade at Snowmass. If you are up for an adventure, you can rent a SUV and do a roadtrip to Aspen. The landscapes are to die for.

6) Nashville, Tennessee

If music is your thing, like any time of the year, Nashville is the place to be on new years eve. Music City Midnight is the ideal location in Nashville for the best music celebration with world-renowned artists and musicians. You can check the full list of the new years event by clickingHERE

5) Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

No doubt Disney is first to come to mind for family-friendly activities but how about welcoming the new year in Disney’s magical world? Get ready for a spectacular night when you attend the themed parties, and savor the best of delicacies from the special menu. On the top of everything, Disney’s Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show at Magic Kingdom Park will be making a glorious return once again this year.

4) Honolulu, Hawaii

How about being in one of the last places that enter 2023? Then Honolulu, Hawaii should be on the top of your best places to travel in new years list. Honolulu hosts various parties and the best one can be witnessed at the Waikiki Beach. To watch the best fireworks, head to Dolphin Star or Star of Honolulu that hosts an amazing firework cruise and Cocktail Cruise. New Year's Eve countdown party is also at Hawaiin Center.

3) Las Vegas, Nevada

The year-round party city steps up its game on new years. With world-wide famous fireworks and so much more New Year in Las Vegas’s LV Strip is an unforgettable experience. Remember: Vehicles of any kind are restricted on the street and only pedestrians are allowed to stroll through it celebrating New Year. All the hotels in the city will have New Year’s events which usually include performances, dining experiences, and activities.

2) Miami, Florida

Still not impressed with the above list for best places to travel for new years? Well, Miami never misses. After all it’s the city renowned for its parties – on the beaches and in the nightclubs, filled with Latin heat and glamour. You will have the chance to see the best performances in Miami during new years. In 2022, Doja Cat and Alesso took the stage at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. South Beach is the party destination where there will be not even a single dull moment as the New Year celebrations are sky-high. The firework show starts midnight and can be best viewed from the Ocean Drive and 15th Street.

1) New York City, New York

No need to tell much about this one. Every year for over a century, as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the world has its eyes on Times Square. Attending the biggest party of the planet is an unforgettable experience and the best possible way to enter the new year. Apart from Times Square, the whole city enters the celebration mode. New Year's Eve in New York City is the party to end all parties.

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