With the festivities for New Year's Eve fast approaching, Travelocity experts have been rounding up some of their top 10 cities for ringing in 2012, and the number one spot is not New York City.
Check out the top 10 below:
Before You Go
10 Best Cities To Celebrate New Year's Eve
10. Chicago (01 of10)
Some of the most popular parties in Chicago include the Playboy NYE party at the Hilton and the Chicago NYE Ball. Don't underestimate the glory of viewing fireworks over Lake Michigan.For more on the New Year's Eve festivities in Chicago, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $252.82; average daily rate $127.21 (credit:Flickr:compujeramey)
9. Phoenix(02 of10)
New Year's Eve-goers in Phoenix celebrate the Fiesta Bowl Block Party and BMX stunt shows.For more on the New Year's Eve festivities in Phoenix, click over to Mapquest. Average airfare $336.40; average daily rate $102.90 (credit:Flickr:Show Appeal Realty)
8. San Francisco(03 of10)
New Year's Eve fireworks are offered over the bay, and City Kayak offers boat tours during the show.For more on the New Year's Eve festivities in San Francisco, click over to Mapquest. Average airfare $338.49; average daily rate $179.70 (credit:Flickr:ganesha.isis)
7. Cancun(04 of10)
Cancun for the New Year definitely means your year is off to a great start. Average airfare $547.32; average daily rate $303.81 (credit:Flickr:jthetzel)
6. Denver(05 of10)
Try out the Mile High City for fireworks or head over to Zoo Lights with the family. For more on the New Year's Eve goings-on in Denver, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $297.07; average daily rate $159.70 (credit:Flickr:dagpeak)
5. Los Angeles(06 of10)
Perhaps Cleopatra is more your New Year's Eve style? If we've piqued your interest, try out Cleopatra's 2nd Annual 2012 New Year's Eve ball at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre courtyard.For more on the New Year's Eve festivities in Los Angeles, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $350.59; average daily rate $111.92 (credit:Flickr:Michael R Perry)
4. Las Vegas(07 of10)
A great way to not take new year's resolutions so seriously, might be to ring in 2012 in Sin City. For more on New Year's Eve happenings in Las Vegas, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $390.31; average daily rate $158.90 (credit:Flickr:Moyan_Brenn)
3. South Florida(08 of10)
Could New Year's Eve get any better than a beach party and Miami's neon Big Orange version of the Times Square crystal ball? Miami's entertainment acts will include Cee Lo Green, Ne-Yo and Boyz II Men. For more on Miami's New Year activities, click over to Mapquest. Average airfare $338.09; average daily rate $177.96 (credit:Flickr:allspice1)
2. New York City(09 of10)
New Year's Eve doesn't get anymore iconic than Times Square. This year's entertainment acts include Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, and, of course, the Waterford crystal new year's ball. For more on New York's New Year's Eve celebrations, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $333.52; average daily rate $254.27 (credit:Flickr:amelungc)
1. Orlando(10 of10)
Watch a giant orange drop in the warmer climate of Orlando instead of a giant crystal ball.For more on Orlando's New Year's Eve celebrations, click over to Mapquest.Average airfare $311.90; average daily rate $145.74 (credit:Flickr:gmmail)