Honolulu, Hawaii

In Honolulu, you may ring in the New Year in shorts and a tee-shirt, as fireworks explode over both Waikiki Beach and the Aloha Tower Marketplace. This is one of America's most family-friendly New Year's Eve parties, and we recommend bringing the kids along for an amazing vacation. The Kaka'ako Waterfront Park has plenty for everyone to enjoy, including carnival rides, a beer garden, carnival food trucks, and various stages of entertainment.

If you don't have children, make sure to attend one of the amazing parties, which include themes, dress-up parties, and the hottest DJs in town. Ringing in the new year in Hawaiian style is a lot of fun, so plan on visiting the beach first thing in the morning to get rid of that hangover. This is without a doubt the most tropical place in the United States to celebrate!