Six places to ring in 2027
Ring in 2027 close to home. Watch the ball drop in Times Square, skate at Boston’s First Night, see fireworks over the Smoky Mountains, laugh through a comedy gala in Manchester, party in downtown Syracuse or count down on a Houston rooftop. Each guide pairs the big night with a hotel steps from the action and a three-day plan.
Arrive Wednesday, Dec 30, and spend New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan 1, exploring.
Your New Year staycations at a glance
Pick the countdown that fits you: the world’s most famous ball drop, a free citywide arts festival, mountain fireworks, a cozy hotel comedy show, a Central New York gala or a Texas rooftop.
New York City, NY
The Times Square ball drop a 10-minute walk from your hotel, with rooftop parties and Hudson dinner cruises.
Boston, MA
Free First Night celebrations at Copley Square outside your hotel, ice sculptures and midnight fireworks over the harbor.
Gatlinburg, TN
A free LED ball drop and fireworks over the Smoky Mountains, on the same street as your hotel.
Manchester, NH
A low-key New England New Year with comedy and a gala inside your downtown hotel.
Onondaga County, NY
Downtown Syracuse galas, a Noon Year’s Eve at the zoo and Lights on the Lake, with a free airport shuttle.
Houston, TX
Rooftop fireworks downtown, free shows over Galveston Bay and a mild night to spend outdoors.
New Year’s Eve, things to do and how to plan
Visit New York City, NY
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- Free Times Square ball drop
- Rooftop parties with ball-drop views
- Midnight Run and fireworks in Central Park
❄️ Things to do
- MoMA and Rockefeller Center
- Central Park from Columbus Circle
- Empire State Building on New Year’s Day
🏡 Plan your stay
- Ameritania Hotel at Times Square
- 5 nights: $1,794 with tax
- Viewing pens fill hours early
Visit Boston, MA
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- First Night at Copley Square and Boston Common
- Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll
- Riverboat cruise or the Resolution Ball
❄️ Things to do
- Museum of Fine Arts
- North End pasta and pastry
- View Boston Observatory
🏡 Plan your stay
- Copley Square Hotel, Back Bay
- 4 nights: $2,509 with tax
- 30 min from Logan airport
Visit Gatlinburg, TN
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- Space Needle ball drop and fireworks
- Gatlinburg SkyPark NYE Lights of Wonder
- Jason Aldean's NYE party
❄️ Things to do
- Ober Mountain tram and champagne toast
- Moonshine and winery tastings
- Dinner shows in Pigeon Forge
🏡 Plan your stay
- Holiday Inn Express Downtown
- 5 nights: $1,123 with tax
- 1 h 10 min from Knoxville airport
Visit Manchester, NH
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- Headliners Comedy Club at the DoubleTree
- SoHo Bistro & Lounge and The Barley House
- Derryfield Country Club gala
❄️ Things to do
- Skiing at McIntyre
- Currier Museum of Art
- New Hampshire wineries
🏡 Plan your stay
- DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown
- 5 nights: $1,480 with tax
- 15 min from Manchester-Boston airport
Visit Onondaga County, NY
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- SKY Armory, Marriott and Maxwells parties
- Noon Year’s Eve at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Turning Stone casino night
❄️ Things to do
- Skating in Clinton Square
- Wegmans Lights on the Lake
- A day in Skaneateles
🏡 Plan your stay
- Holiday Inn & Suites Syracuse Airport
- 5 nights: about $628 with tax
- Free airport shuttle
Visit Houston, TX
Plan this trip ↗🎆 New Year’s Eve
- POST Houston rooftop fireworks
- Free fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk
- Hotel ZaZa gala in the Museum District
❄️ Things to do
- Houston Zoo and the Museum District
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Rice Village dining
🏡 Plan your stay
- InterContinental Medical Center
- 5 nights: $1,186.99 with tax
- 25 min from Hobby airport
Plan your 2026 New Year staycation
Tell us which city calls to you and we will build your hotel, New Year’s Eve plans and lucky travel dates into one stress-free trip.
Prices, hours and event dates change. New Year’s Eve line-ups change each year; confirm with hotels, venues and event organizers before you book.