3 Cool Places to Count Down to the New Year in DC

WASHINGTON, DC — We're about to close the books on 2016, and there ain't nothing like a New Year's Eve party to ring in the new year. The obvious place to celebrate the arrival of 2017 would be Times Square in New York City, but if you can't make it there and would prefer to stay home this weekend, there's a few places in D.C. offering some New Year's specials.

Bangkok Joe's, 3000 K Street NW

This Georgetown Thai eatery, which just relaunched earlier this year and has scored 4 out of 5 stars on Yelp, will offer a four-course prix fixe dinner for $55 per person on New Year's Eve, and the a la carte dinner menu will also be available. The restaurant will serve up champagne to guests who are there to welcome the new year, and the location on the Waterfront can't be beat.

Orange Anchor, 3050 K Street NW

Just steps away from Bangkok Joe's on the Georgetown Waterfront is Orange Anchor, which will celebrate with a "Nautical New Year's Eve Party," although you'll have to purchase tickets to attend, which can be found here. For $100, you'll have all-inclusive access to a premium open bar, a live DJ, a champagne toast at midnight, beer tubs, party favors, shot ski and jell-o shots.

The Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th Street NW

In the mood to be in downtown D.C. instead? The Hamilton Hotel on 14th Street is offering a New Year's Eve dinner from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at $90 per person. That price includes a "special celebration" following the dinner including a live feed of the ball drop in New York and live entertainment. The DJ will be spinning until 2 a.m. and you'll get an "endless" champagne bar with your dinner.

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