- Take a cruise along the Potomac River on the Odyssey or the Spirit of Washington. Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve with an evening of dining and dancing while taking in skyline views of the nation’s capital.
- Take the whole family to a First Night event in Maryland or Virginia. Celebrate the New Year while enjoying local music and entertainment.
- Party the night away at a hotel New Year’s Eve Gala. These are some the region's liveliest parties, many with open bar and a wide variety of music and entertainment.
- Looking for a quiet, romantic New Year's Eve? Enjoy a nice meal at one of the Washington, DC area's top restaurants. Many of these restaurants offer special menus and entertainment. Most require advance reservations.
- Enjoy live music - attend a concert such as A Jazz New Year's Eve at the Kennedy Center or Drive-By Truckers, an alternative country rock band, at the 9:30 Club. See the schedule for a variety of musical performances. Advanced tickets are required.
- Attend the Newseum's Headliners Ball. The New Year's Eve event includes entertainment from Round Midnight, dance jams from DJ Scientific Beats and access to Newseum exhibits. Countdown to midnight on the 40-foot by 22-foot high-definition video screen.
- Ring in the New Year while dancing the night away at one of Washington, DC’s nightclubs.
- Celebrate the New Year with Comedian Ralph Harris from "Last Comic Standing", Comedy Central, HBO and the film "Dreamgirls" at the Improv Comedy Club.
- Watch the clock strike 12:00, ring in the New Year while gathering around a large screen TV at one of Washington DC’s sports bars. Enjoy a drink and some munchies while watching the ball drop in Times Square.
Washington, DC Hotel Specials for New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve in Maryland
New Year's Eve in Northern Virginia
