New Years Eve 2011 in New Jersey

Atlantic City
Tropicana Casino and Resort
Showroom at Tropicana has a night of 1960's music with four singers from Jersey Boys the musical. Tickets range from $45 to $115 for VIP seating.

There will also be a balloon drop at midnight in the Palm Walk, a DJ in the quarter, and an all inclusive party at the Grand Exhibition Center that includes a full buffet dinner, open bar, entertainment and complimentary party favors. You can purchase a package for a entrance to the party plus accommodations at one of the rooms for $350 per person, excluding taxes and resort fees.

Caesars
Sarah McLachlan will be performing in the Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre on December 31.

Vernon
The Grand Cascades Lodge in Vernon, NJ has a New Year's Eve package which includes overnight accommodations at the resort, a cocktail hour followed by a five course dinner, a cash bar, and unlimited use of the lodges indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna and access to the Minerals Sports Club . You may purchase additional options including a party package with open-bar or seven course dinner.

Camden
The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial has fireworks at 6 pm over the Delaware River and midnight, and families may stay overnight on the ship. Sleeping arrangements are in bunks and includes dinner and breakfast served from the ship's chow line, a tour of the boat, and a ride in the 4D Flight Simulator. The cost is $60.95 per person and children must be at least six years old. You may also just watch the fireworks starting at 4 pm for the 6 pm fire works and 10 pm for the midnight showing.

Somerset
The Central Jersey Crowne Plaza Hotel will be having a New Year's Eve party package which includes a five hour open bar, stand up comedy, a dinner buffet, DJ, and discount room rates. Tickets are $150 per person for just the party and $125 for a hotel room with a king bed or $145 for two doubles. Rates will raise after November 29, 2010.

Edgewater
Le Jardin , in Edgewater is having a special three course dinner including a choise of two appetizers, dessert, and a champagne toast at midnight for $95 per person.

First Night
Many alcohol free and family friendly events, called "First Night" are held throughout the state. In Ocean City , rides are open at Wonderland Pier and there is a fireworks display at midnight, in Seaside Heights , you may purchase a bracelet entitling you to entertainment on the boardwalk ranging from music, comedy, face painters, balloonists, and caricature portrait drawings in participating arcades. A bracelet also may be used for free carousel rides and entries into a drawing for two gift baskets