If you are going to spend New Year’s Eve in New York, have a look
With the arrival of the month of December we begin to think about Christmas and New Year's Eve. There are those who return home to spend a few days with the family, there are those who flee to deserted islands to avoid seeing ornaments or listening to Christmas carols and there are those who plan a trip to emblematic places, to get the Christmas spirit and enjoy a movie New Year's Eve.
Today we are going to give you some recommendations if you are going to receive the New Year in one of the cities where Christmas and New Year's Eve are lived in a more intense way: New York.
New Year's Eve (New Year's Eve)
On December 31st, the day is short, since shops usually close earlier than usual so that everyone can enjoy the evening. And you will find many plans depending on the environment you are looking for and your budget.
The most popular option is to receive the New Year in Times Square. In the square a crowd of people congregate, reason why it is habitual to see people reserving site from the morning. One payment option is to buy a ticket for some of the private parties that take place in the buildings of the plaza. During the hours before midnight the atmosphere is festive, with the balldrop in the One Times Square building the New Year arrives, followed by fireworks and concerts to enjoy for hours.
If you prefer a not-so-popular option, in Brooklyn's Prospect Park you'll find the perfect place. You can enjoy a more family atmosphere, with live music, entertainment for children and adults, hot chocolate and fireworks at midnight.
And if you're passionate about running, a good option is to participate in the NYRR Midnight Run in Central Park. It is a 4 mile race that begins just with the arrival of the New Year and fireworks. The entrance to the area of the race is exclusive for runners and guests, but if you don’t participate you can watch the race and encourage the runners and enjoy the fireworks in the rest of the park.
In addition to these options, you can also choose from a large number of private parties where the ticket can go from 100 Dollars per person to where your budget comes. There are many types, from a cruise with dinner and open bar to parties with dance and music until the wee hours of the morning.
As for dinner, there are restaurants that close this night and there are others that open offering a closed menu for this occasion. The normal thing is to book in advance, even the most fashionable ones may not have free tables since months before. Another option is to get carried away, walk around and find somewhere to eat something before the party. Keep in mind that the time for dinner is around 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
One last advice: dress for cold weather. Temperatures can even drop below 0 during the night. If you are going to be in the street, walking or waiting for fireworks in a park, you will need to take warm clothes so that you don’t remember that New Year's Eve just because of the cold you went through.
If you are going to travel to New York to enjoy Christmas or New Year's Eve, remember that you will need to exchange your Euros into US Dollars for your cash expenses. At Eurochange you can buy them right now at the best rate and pick them up at our offices or receive them directly at home in 24-48 hours.
And enjoy your trip!
