Chicago, Illinois

Chicago has a plethora of New Year's Eve activities, including dinner choices, parties, firework cruises, and family-friendly events. Navy Pier is a great spot to visit, especially if you have children with you. You'll discover all the entertainment, rides, and attractions you can handle, as well as a kaleidoscope of multicolored fireworks that burst over Lake Michigan in perfect coordination with music.

If you want to mingle and dance the night away, head to the Chicago Resolution Gala. There are over 30 bars, buffet stations, and access to the Grand Ballroom and Lakeview Terrace here. Alternatively, go to one of the many hotels that hold fantastic parties with excellent entertainment. Yes, it will be hectic and crowded, yes, it will be loud, and yes, it will be an unforgettable experience.