The best destinations for New Year's Eve celebration, according to WalletHub

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Still deciding where to go for New Year's Eve? Well, WalletHub says that the Big Apple is the best place to be. Their new study ranks 100 cities in the country and New York City comes out on top.

Experts looked at each city's entertainment and food costs and safety to determine the ranking. Although New York is No. 1 overall, they're dead last when it comes to cost, making it the most expensive place to ring in the new year.

Nicholas E. Johnston, an expert on the study, said that people should consider their budget and expectations when choosing a New Year's Eve destination.

"For example, if I am seeking a family-friendly NYE experience but on a budget, I may consider traveling to visit a relative," he said. "On the other hand, if my wife and I are looking to get away and have a generous budget, we may consider spending NYE on a beach in the Caribbean (our happy place) or watch the ball drop from the rooftop bar and patio at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square."

WalletHub says that the Big Apple is the best place to be for New Year's Eve. Their new study ranked 100 cities in the country and New York City came out on top. Although it's No. 1 overall, they were dead last when it comes to cost, making it the most expensive place to celebrate the new year.
WalletHub says that the Big Apple is the best place to be for New Year's Eve. Their new study ranked 100 cities in the country and New York City came out on top. Although it's No. 1 overall, they were dead last when it comes to cost, making it the most expensive place to celebrate the new year.

Other cities rounding out the top five were Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Diego and Las Vegas.

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