Dance 2012 away at some of the city's hottest NYE parties

Times Square Party Pass
Why stay put when you can hit up a handful of fantastic parties in Times Square - the capital of all things New Year's Eve? With the pass, you'll get access to a bevy of premium open bars, hors d'oeuvres and dance floors, plus entry to after-parties starting at 2 a.m. ($235-$295, timessquareparty-pass.com)

Cipriani 42nd Street
Celebrate the new year in a classic fashion at Cipriani 42nd Street. Enjoy a world-renowned DJ spinning sets of hip-hop, dance, 80s, rock and Top 40, plus a six-hour premium open bar and butler-passed appetizers. ($150; 110 E. 42nd St., 212-557-5088)

Stone Creek
Spend the start of 2013 at swanky lounge Stone Creek, which is offering a five-hour premium open bar, midnight Champagne toast and favors. ($65-$135; 140 E. 27th St., 646-514-7850)

XVI Lounge
Imagine the excitement of counting down the seconds to the new year at XVI Lounge, with a sweeping 360-degree panoramic view of the Hudson River and midtown. A five-hour premium open bar is included in the ticket price. ($125; 251 W. 48th St., 16th Fl., 212-956-1300)

Capitale
Spend the remaining minutes of 2012 at club Capitale. The party is featuring a world-renowned DJ, a premium six-hour open bar and a Champagne toast at midnight. $125; 130 Bowery, 212-334-5500)

Providence
At the luxurious Providence, a world- renowned DJ is set to spin pulsating sets of hip-hop, rock, dance, 80s tunes and Top 40. ($75, 311 W. 57th St., 212-307-0062)

NYE on Pier 36
If electronica is your kind of music, don't miss the New Year's Eve party at Pier 36, featuring a live performance by world-renowned artist Armin van Buuren. In addition to the top-notch tunes, the view will be fantastic: The 64,000-square-foot pier overlooks the East River with views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges and the Statue of Liberty. ($175; 299 South St.)

NYE Extravaganza hosted by Vinny Guadagnino of MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
Fist-pump your way into 2013 at the AMC 34th Street movie theater, which is being transformed into a club - complete with a dance floor and massive sound system - for New Year's Eve. Celebrity host Vinny Guadagnino, star of MTV's "Jersey Shore" and his own upcoming spinoff, is hosting the seven-hour premium open bar soiree. A mini buffet is also available from Jersey Shore, 7-hour premium open bar, mini buffet and festive party favors. ($55; 312 W. 34th St.)

Lexicon
Light up the night at club Lexicon, with appetizers from 9 to 11 p.m. and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Music by DJ Select. ($95; 226 E. 54th St., 212-586-6000)

Greenwich Village Country Club
Elegantly ring in the new year at the Greenwich Village Country Club, featuring a five-hour premium open bar and a 15-square-foot projection screen to watch the live ball drop from Times Square. ($65; 110 University Place, 212-255-8188)

Brooklyn Winery
Williamsburg's Brooklyn Winery is hosting a high-style "Golden Gala," which includes an open bar all night, light bites and dancing. ($150; 213 N. Eighth St., Williamsburg, 347-763- 1506)

49 Grove
Hit up 49 Grove's annual New Year's Ball for a premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, a Champagne toast at midnight and six guest DJs playing a mix of house, dance, disco, 80s, rock and hip-hop. ($50; 49 Grove St., 212-843-2400)

Beauty & Essex
Lower East Side hot spot Beauty & Essex is throwing a bash complete with a premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres and music by DJs Niel and Chesphot. Limited tables are available. ($175; 146 Essex St., 212-614-0146)

R Lounge
R Lounge at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel Hotel has an incredible, 360-degree panoramic view of the Times Square ball - but without the cold that comes with waiting outside for it to drop. The lounge's super-swanky (and very pricey) party also includes a luxury open bar, chow by Blue Ribbon and live entertainment (Bruno Mars rang in 2010 there). ($7,500 for a four-person ticket package; 714 Seventh Ave., 212-261-5200)

The Tippler
Below-ground Chelsea bar The Tippler is throwing a no-cover soiree this New Year's Eve dubbed the "Soul & Funk New Year's Eve" party. Dance all night to tunes from funk and soul beats from Thanh and DJ Xavier H, and enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine toast at midnight. (425 W. 15th St., 212-206-0000)

Dave & Buster's
Bring in 2013 with some fun and games. At Dave & Buster's, enjoy a five-hour open bar, a broadcast of the Times Square ball drop, a midnight Champagne toast and, of course, lots of game-playing. ($85; 234 W. 42nd St., 646-495-2015)

Aspen Social Club
For a truly stylish, high- voltage New Year's Eve, visit the classy Aspen Social Club. The hot spot is featuring a five-hour premium open bar, midnight Champagne toast and a DJ spinning sets of hip-hop, dance, 80s, Top 40 and rock all night. $125; 157 W. 47th St., 212- 221-7200)

Gansevoort Park
Kick off the new year at the nightlife oasis that is the Gansevoort Park. The top-level bar is offering up a premium open bar until 2 a.m., plus a live performance by Manufactured Superstars. ($135; 420 Park Ave. S., 212-317-2900)

Tao
Tao is bringing the Times Square ball drop a little further uptown. At midnight, a ball will drop into the arms of Tao's famous 16-foot Buddha. Throughout the night, expect a premium open bar and tunes spun by a DJ. ($135; 42 E. 58th St.)