{"id":86891,"date":"2025-12-13T16:53:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/86891\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:53:16","slug":"study-finds-best-texas-cities-for-new-years-eve-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/86891\/","title":{"rendered":"Study finds best Texas cities for New Year’s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pictured in this photo illustration is champagne pouring into a glass during New Year’s Eve celebrations. (Photo by Valery MatytsinTASS via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year\u2019s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The personal finance site compared the nation\u2019s 100 largest cities across 26 metrics tied to a memorable Dec. 31 celebration, examining factors such as fireworks legality, nightlife options per capita, food affordability and even the likelihood of precipitation on the holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The rankings aim to help travelers and locals alike identify budget-friendly places to ring in the new year without sacrificing fun.<\/p>\n

Of all the U.S. cities studied, the highest-ranking cities in Texas were clustered around the largest metro areas.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“Celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve in the right city can turn the holiday into a truly magical experience,” WalletHub Analyst Chip Lubo said in an online release. “The best cities for New Year\u2019s celebrations have clear skies and some of the best fireworks displays around. The top cities also offer an abundance of highly-rated, affordable dining options, along with a vibrant nightlife and plenty of activities to make your transition into the new year a memorable one.”<\/p>\n

Top Texas NYE cities \"San-Antonio.jpg\" <\/p>\n

Downtown San Antonio, Texas, is pictured from the Tower of the Americas, on January 23, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM \/ AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM\/AFP via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

San Antonio was the top Texas city in WalletHub’s study. Ranking 28th in the nation overall, San Antonio was found to rank 16th for entertainment and food, 37th for costs, and 90th for safety and accessibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plano ranked second highest in the Lone Star State at 32nd overall in the nation. Plano ranked 58th for entertainment and food, 27th for costs, and 17th for safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Austin came in at third in Texas, and 37th overall in the nation. The Texas capitol ranked 22nd for entertainment and food, 62nd for costs, and 82 for safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More Texas cities made the top 100 list as well:<\/p>\n

Houston, at 46th overallDallas, 53El Paso, 62Arlington, 56Fort Worth, 67Irving, 74Corpus Christi, 75Garland, 80Laredo, 91Lubbock, 94 <\/p>\n

The Source: Information in this article came from a WalletHub study.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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