Las Vegas New Year's Eve

You can't turn around in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve without bumping into a party. The Strip, closed to cars after six, is crawling with crazy revelers, of course, but Fremont Street (Vegas's "old" section) is beyond hot on December 31: for $80, see acts like All-American Rejects and SmashMouth under the fabulous Fremont Experience lights with 12,000 other wild ones. Clubs sell out, so buy tix now for places like Rain at the Palms ($105 presale; $125 at the door). And if you're under 18, expect potential curfew hassles and such in Vegas...

Common wisdom has it (and Zeke Quezada confirms) that if BYOB'ing on the Strip (you can drink on the street), stock up as supplies may run low. Club tickets:

• Jet at the Mirage - $200 (presales end at 5:00 p.m. 12/31; may have to call)
• Pure at Caesar's Palace - $250 (hosted by... yes.. Britney Spears)
• House of Blues - $135
• Rain at the Palms - $105
• The Beach in Las Vegas is closed.

If doing the Fremont Street scene, check the Fremont Street website or buy Fremont Experience New Year's Eve tickets.

^{Related: New Year's Eve Parties Worldwide | New Year's Travel Resolutions | Vegas Curfew FAQ}