Washington, D.C.

New Year's Eve in Washington, D.C., is a perfect excuse to get dressed up—at press time, there were more than 125 parties scheduled around town, ranging from upscale restaurants and hotels to dinner cruises on the Potomac. There are also plenty of events at laid-back pubs, should you want to ring in the New Year more casually. If you need accommodations, the Washington, D.C., Convention and Tourism Corporation has put together Holiday Homecoming packages, starting at $99 per night, with partner properties across the city.

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