The Deck at Ellis Island offers one of the more low-key ways to ring in the new year on the Strip. This rooftop viewing party puts you in prime position to watch the famous Las Vegas fireworks show without fighting through massive casino crowds. The open-air setting gives you clear sightlines to the pyrotechnics lighting up the skyline while a DJ keeps the energy going throughout the night.

The venue's brewery roots show in the laid-back vibe—this is Ellis Island's style of celebration, which means less pretension and more genuine fun. Food specials designed for the occasion complement the open bar packages, and everyone gets a champagne toast when midnight rolls around. It's the kind of setup where you can actually move around and enjoy yourself rather than being packed shoulder-to-shoulder.

Being on the rooftop of a family-owned Vegas institution that's been around for decades adds a certain charm to the night. You get the excitement of New Year's Eve fireworks and festivities but in a more relaxed atmosphere than you'll find at the mega-resorts down the street.