Hamilton and other Broadway shows will wrap up well before midnight, allowing plenty of time to celebrate before the countdown begins. The Big Apple is also known for entertainment, and that’s especially true on holidays. Top restaurants will be busy, so make reservations early, especially among the collection of trendy restaurants at Hudson Yards by the river. Another fireworks display will be seen above the grass and trees of Central Park. Otherwise, book a cruise on the Hudson River and enjoy the serenity of the water underneath the bombast of the fireworks overhead. You’re better off joining a party at Mango, Copacabana or another Midtown club. It’s a notoriously crowded and frigid experience that’s best left to those looking to cross the event off their bucket lists. Most of the attention is on Times Square for the annual Ball Drop at midnight. As can be expected, the biggest city in the United States has one of the most elaborate New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world.
