Ten things to do in Las Vegas for New Year's

Fireworks on the Strip

The sky over the Las Vegas Strip explodes in an extravagant show of sound and light with fireworks coordinated from the rooftops of the MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, the Flamingo, the Venetian, Treasure Island, Circus Circus and Stratosphere.

The display synchs to a soundtrack and goes on for 20 minutes. This is the evening's epicenter. Rooftop lounges, restaurants overlooking the Strip and clubs with altitude become prime real estate. Consider such spots as the Eiffel Tower or the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Mix at the Hotel, Sushi Roku and Boa at the Forum Shops, Top of the World Restaurant at Stratosphere, Voodoo at the Rio and Ghostbar at the Palms for places to situate in the 11th hour.