Soon, we will be welcoming a brand new year. We also can’t believe the speed at which 2025 has passed. Imagine that a new start is around the corner. The only thing left to do in 2025 is to decide how you’ll celebrate the end of 2025 to welcome 2026. Then a new study by WalletHub Know exactly where to go in the U.S.
The website released its list of top places to celebrate New Year’s Eve on Tuesday. They ranked 100 cities in the United States based upon 26 indicators that add up to a “grand New Year’s Eve party.” WalletHub said that the data included everything from fireworks’ legality and nightlife options to food affordability, and even the predicted precipitation on Dec. 31. It named OrlandoThe best place in America to toast the new year.
WalletHub’s report stated that “Orlando has it all, whether you are looking to spend your holiday in a Disney World-like destination or a hotel or house.” “Orlando is the second-most popular destination for vacationers in the United States,” according to WalletHub. fun “It is the fourth most populous city in the U.S., with the fifth-most options for nightlife and party supplies per capita.”
Orlando’s massive fireworks show was also mentioned in the report. It added that “consumer fireworks are legal so people can put on their own shows.” Orlando is also a “surprisingly budget-friendly place for tourists to stay.” According to WalletHub’s data, the lowest New Year’s Eve price for a three-star hotel is $66, ranking it 24th in the nation.
Next up is America’s Party Capital. Las VegasThe city of Las Vegas, which was ranked second, is known for its “dazzling fireworks and world-class entertainment.” WalletHub said that it’s okay if you do not want to attend a crowded club to ring in the year in Vegas. The city offers plenty of alternatives. WalletHub said that it is popular to eat at restaurants on New Year’s Day. Las Vegas also ranks high in the nation for restaurants per capita, as well as the number affordable restaurants rated 4.5 stars or higher. “It also has the highest number of music venues per capita and the 16th largest number gourmet food shops.” Las Vegas is also the funnest city.
New York City rounds out the top three. New York is a popular destination for holiday celebrations, but according to WalletHub it also has the lowest probability of rain on New Year’s Day.
New York offers a wide range of options for New Year’s Day dining, including many restaurants that are rated at least four stars and affordable. The city is home to the eighth most party supply shops per capita.
There are many other places that will offer you a great party to welcome 2026. The list below shows the top 20 places where you can celebrate New Year’s in the U.S.
- Orlando, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- New York
- Seattle, Washington
- Los Angeles, California
- San Diego, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Washington, D.C.
- San Francisco, California
- Miami, Florida
- Anaheim, California
- Tampa, Florida
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Louisville, Kentucky
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Denver, Colorado
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
