Houston on New Year’s Eve—Where to Party
Like everything in Texas, New Year’s Eve is celebrated in big ways. The biggest celebration of the year takes place at the transition from one year to the next, and in Houston, there is no shortage of how to spend it.
The largest city in Texas offers everything from nightclubs to audience-interactive shows for an unforgettable start to 2008. For the partiers of Houston, there are plenty of dance floors you can shout the countdown from, such as Hush, the hottest place year-round with ample room to move and mingle. The longest running nightclub in the city, Toc, has been entertaining Houstonians for nine years, and the New Year’s Eve party is the most over-the-top, unsurpassed experience in the area. A local favorite as well as a celebrity stop over, the bi-leveled establishment is sure to please even the pickiest dancer, lounger, and barfly, with enough room and music to please everyone. The downtown Houston bar scene in general turns into one big party on New Year’s Eve, but go prepared for the big ones with tickets—capacity is often reached well before midnight, and lines are beyond long. For more clubs and nightlife possibilities, check out NewYearsEve.com.
For those looking to a slightly different December 31st, the Bay Area Harbour Playhouse is hosting a NYE Bash for an economical $35. The special night, with a cabaret show and champagne breakfast is a favorite in Houston; the playhouse itself has become an establishment to the Bay and is sure to bring a terrific end to 2007. For more information, call 281-337-7469 or visit http://www.harbourplayhouse.com.
To welcome 2008 in the elegance of Houston, one of its most opulent hotels, the Houstonian, will provide a party unlike any other. Indisputably one of the finest ways to ring in the New Year, the Houstonian will cater the finest food to the city’s elite. With only 400 seats available, this party is sure to be one of the most exclusive places to be, offering class and sophistication without sacrificing the energy of an all-night party. The Grande Ballroom’s dance floor will be filled with the enthusiastic revelers both before and after the toast at midnight; as the dawn of a new year approaches, guests enjoy a decadent midnight breakfast. Reserved seating is necessary, and please book early—tickets go fast!
Houston has even more options than imagined in order to experience a truly unique goodbye to the past 365 days. Now in its 18th year, the Murder Mystery Texas show will be performed this year at the Double Tree Hotel’s Allen Center. Known as one of the most thrilling events around, as well as one of the most favored, tickets go very fast on New Year’s. In addition to the stimulating show in which you participate in, a four-course meal is served. There are also dancing, prizes and a midnight toast all under one roof. Regardless of your party-tastes, this is always a crowd-pleaser and enjoyable experience—but not one for the kids.
For something everyone can enjoy, check out Houston’s Lone Star Rising, the only official NYE event of the city. A celebrated display of Houston’s own celebrities—politicians, artists and city coordinators are honored, as well as its own citizens who make it so special. This is a very special event in the fact that it will be online interactive as well, so the fun will be shared with millions! If you are available to attend, the party leading up to the countdown and subsequent fireworks display is entertainment on its own. This is a tremendously important affair that all of Houston can partake in together, commemorating 2007 and the city itself.
There is so much to do in Houston, it would be a shame to limit yourself and spend the night like every other. For every taste, style, and personality, there is a multitude of ways to establish 2008 as the best year you’ve seen!
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