31 December, 2007
In New York City, New Year's Eve is celebrated with vigour as the traditional midnight fireworks are let off in Central Park, South St Seaport and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Spectacular in its own right, New York City has masses to offer during the New Year celebrations. Those looking for sheer numbers should head for Times Square to see the famous ball drop at midnight. But, if you don't fancy freezing on the street with tens of thousands of people, we recommend you book to go to a restaurant or bar close to one of the firework locations and aim to finish in time to catch the pyrotechnics.
Uptowners should head for Central Park, where the explosions signal the start of the New York Road Runners Midnight Run, Brooklynites for Prospect Park and those hankering for stunning cityscape views should definitely go for South St Seaport. With its location on the East River and close to Brooklyn Bridge, the views are awesome.
Location
Central Park, New York City, USA
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm (2 hours later in summer)
Directions
By Subway: B, Q to 57th St;
N, R to 5th Ave;
A, B, C, D to 59th St;
2, 3 to 110th St;
also stops repeatedly along both east and west sides of the park.
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The New Yankee Stadium
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The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
31 December, 2007
Interactive Bronx map
