New York attracts tourists from all over the world on any given time. New York's tourism has grown in record numbers compared to any where else in the world. Domestic tourists makes up the majority. 2019 alone New York welcomed 65 million tourists and four percent higher than the previous year. Holidays are a great time to visit New York. The Christmas lights and decorations on sidewalks brings you the joy and the spirit of Christmas. It is so full of fun. New York is a fun city any day!
Since it is so busy during this time of the year, it is hard to get hotel rooms if you don't book in advance. One of the best things you could do is to get a hotel in New Jersey, Clifton area and commute by bus. It is not very far and the busses run every so often to the terminals and then you can take the subway to where you need to go.
How to Prepare for this evening
The events that takes place from dawn of December 31st to NewYears Eve as follows. In order to get a good spot, the earlier you get there is better. As it is based on first come first serve basis. There is no charge. The New Years Eve event tickets that gets advertise is for hotels and other indoor places. As Times Square begins to see more and more people the the police would clear the first block on the street close to the stage and barricade the space. Then they begin to let people in to this space after a security checks, just like at the airport. You are not allowed with backpacks or bags. They are very strict and tight with security. Once you are in and that block is full, it is closed and you are not allowed to go out.
This process takes place until all roads are filled and barricaded. Here's the kicker, you may have entered one of the area barricades at 10am and you will have to wait until mid night to see the ball drop. A New Yorker would tell you to go around 4pm. You won't be in a place visible to the Ball. So go early. The temperature outside could be anywhere from 30's to the 40's. I bundled up with my ski gear. Just in case it rained. I also took hand warmers, water and sandwiches in a plastic bag. Now the question is how do you go to the bathroom. You don't. There are Porte-Potties in place at certain locations but you wouldn't know the locations. Even if you knew you will have to talk to a police before you leave and they may escort you if you are lucky. The locals I spoke to suggested adult diapers. Or they said hold it. Avoid the morning coffee or tea if you don't want trouble. The side walk is open but you cannot leave.
You are caged in and there and there is no entertainment. Around six in the evening they would play music from a couple artist who would perform that evening. You will hear the same songs over and over again until midnight. Planet Fitness sponsors the event and they provide with hats and other goodies. It is a struggle to get them as it is distributed along the sidewalk. If you happen to be in the middle, you have to make it to the side. Occasionally you see restaurants around there selling hot chocolate and other beverages. The waiters would walk with trays with drinks and other food.
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