Even though the iconic Times Square ball drop will be closed to the public, there is one way to see it in person this year. You can rent a geodesic dome via Airbnb on the Nasdaq terrace, right under the ball for just $21 (in honor of 2021).
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Those who book the stay will also get to enjoy an indoor art lounge where you can watch the celebrations, relax in a reading nook with board games, grab snacks from a fully-stocked dining area with Mariah's cookies (yes, she has her own cookies), and a dinner prepared by a private chef and cheesecake from Junior's.
Not only that, but the guests get a $5,000 shopping credit to use at shops on Fifth Avenue or in Times Square before your stay, a "trunk full" of NYE accessories like hats, 2021 glasses, noisemakers and more, and a piece of crystal from this year’s Waterford crystal ball design as a memento to take home.
If you're wondering what the catch is, it's that it's a first-come, first-served experience.