How to celebrate the New Year around DC

WASHINGTON 鈥� Still fretting over what you鈥檙e going to do for New Year鈥檚 Eve? Never fear, a seemingly endless array of options are here, no matter your mood.

From fancy to family-friendly to frill-less, here are some options all around the area to ring in 2019.

**Get out on the water** Take in the New Year from the water aboard . You鈥檒l get a great view of the fireworks display in Alexandria, plus a full four course plated dinner and Champagne toast. At $300 per person, it鈥檚 a pricey option, but you won鈥檛 have to fight the crowds on land. (Courtesy Entertainment Cruises)

Hang with the family If you鈥檝e got kiddos to bring along and want to avoid the rowdy bar-centric scene, lots of towns in our area have . One of the biggest and most popular is in Alexandria, featuring local and regional musicians as well as carnivals with clowns, face painting and games for kids. The evening ends with a fireworks display at the bottom of King Street, right on the river. Other towns in the area with celebrations include Columbia, Fairfax and Falls Church. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

D.C.-based Washington Real Estate Investment Trust will buy 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, an office building in the Watergate complex, for $135 million. (Courtesy LHB Communications) — **Ring in a uniquely D.C. New Year** Time to party like it鈥檚, uh, 1972? If you鈥檙e looking for a slice of only-in-D. C. history with your celebration this year, you can ring in the New Year with a four-hour open bar and buffet for $195 per person , adjacent to the infamous apartment complex. For the full experience, you can rent a heated, for up to eight people. (Courtesy LHB Communications)

Alabama Shakes performs at the 9:30 Club at 815 V Street NW. (Courtesy John Shore) — **Take in a show** There鈥檚 plenty of live music around the District Monday night, no matter your tastes. hits the stage at The Anthem along with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. Catch some reggae with , or hip-hop with . If cover bands are more your style, , while smaller venues like Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel have DJs. (Courtesy John Shore)

**Blow it all out** If you need THE MOST this NYE, the Big Night Extravaganza at Gaylord National Hotel & Resort aims to give it to you. Seven dance floors, 10 party bands and DJs, and all you can eat and drink in what promises to be 鈥淎merica鈥檚 largest New Year鈥檚 Eve gala.鈥� That all in price is , though there are even pricier VIP options. (Courtesy Gaylord National Resort)

Get Dressy Break out your best for this black tie optional affair, the International Club NYE Gala at the Willard Hotel. Go ($329) including the three-course meal, or sneak in late for $130 for drinks and dessert. There will also be a wide variety of live bands and DJs at 鈥淒.C.鈥檚 premier and most luxurious鈥� New Year鈥檚 bash. (Thinkstock)

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Dress up as someone mysterious For the 17^th year, the offers its own spin on New Year鈥檚 festivities, with the espionage-themed event at The Washington Plaza Hotel. Tickets include open bar, buffets, Champagne and, of course, martinis. Prices currently range from $170-$190 per person, though they鈥檙e set to increase on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File