Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Ultimate Style With Party-Ready Pads in America’s Top Locales To Ring In 2025

New York‘s Times Square has always been the American mecca for celebrating New Year’s Eve.

However, there are a host of other cities in the U.S. where marking the start of a new year can be just as fun—and largely more affordable.

WalletHub recently ranked the five best cities across the country to mark the annual celebration, putting New York City in its top spot, before adding a few more affordable options, with Orlando in the second spot, followed by San Diego, Las Vegas, and Chicago.

New Year’s Eve can often be a divisive celebration, with some choosing to host raucous celebrations, while others prefer a cozy night in; but whatever your preference, there are stunning properties in all five of these cities that would serve as the perfect spot for ringing in 2025.

Here, we’ve handpicked the premier properties that can be snagged in each location to ensure you start your new year in true style.

1. 29 Huron St Apt 11CE, Brooklyn, NY

Price: $3,140,000

Waterfront terrace to watch the fireworks: This brand-new corner condo at The Huron boasts a 309-square-foot private terrace that would be the perfect spot to soak in the fireworks.

The waterfront residence overlooking the East River also offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. This 1,606-square-foot interior features a sun-soaked living room, a modern kitchen with Italian marble slabs, and a primary suite with a walk-in rain shower. Two more bedrooms would provide extra space for guests looking to stay the night.

There is also an 8,000-square-foot private park for kids along with two rooftops, offering different vantage points for the fireworks display.

2. 7999 Chilton Dr, Orlando, FL

Price: $1,995,000

Outdoor party space: This seven-bedroom estate boasts a “showstopper” living area with built-in furniture and a wine cellar, but the outdoor space is where the real party’s at.

Located in the Doctor Phillips neighborhood, the 5,329-square-foot residence features six en suite bedrooms for all of your guests to stay the night in luxury and comfort. A gourmet kitchen with two islands and a whopping 42 cabinets provides the perfect spot for whipping up some appetizers to enjoy on the covered patio. Hire a DJ or rock your own tunes, and dance the night away on the spacious lanai overlooking the in-ground pool. Finish the night off unwinding in the glass steam sauna.

An upstairs living area also has a wet bar for a nightcap before you retire for the evening.

3. 5140 Via Avante, San Diego, CA

Price: $2,675,000

Entertainer’s paradise: This recently remodeled, four-bedroom residence offers a true backyard oasis with its saltwater pool with basketball hoop, hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and built-in bar.

Located in the gated Villages of Fairbanks community, the 2,517-square-foot home features a kitchen with a 10-foot granite island for gathering and entertaining. A living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace would be the perfect spot for a quiet conversation, while French doors in the dining room lead to the ultimate outdoor party pad.

A three-car garage offers covered parking for your guests.

4. 7335 Edna Ave, Las Vegas, NV

Price: $1,500,000

Desert oasis: This four-bedroom residence boasts “one of the largest pools in town” surrounded by palm trees and a sports court for some competitive fun to ring in the New Year.

The 3,478-square-foot interior features a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and a wine fridge for chilling up some champagne. The upstairs primary suite has a wraparound balcony, while three more bedrooms offer plenty of extra space for guests.

Sliders and French doors offer a look at all of the outdoor action.

5. 223 W Lake St Unit 3N, Chicago, IL

Price: $1,199,000

Luxury loft: This 2,700-square-foot loft condo offers a wide-open floor plan for guests to mingle indoors.

The three-bedroom residence accessed by a private elevator opens up to a stylish space with black-framed windows, exposed brick, timber beams, and white-oak hardwood floors. Whether you hire a chef to cook with the high-end appliances or prefer to do it yourself, the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops offers plenty of space for grand-scale entertaining.

After enjoying some drinks and snacks, you can take in the fireworks display and harbor festivities of the Chicago Riverwalk located just steps away.