Aside from being known for their fabulous deep dish pizza, Chicago is also known for throwing some awesome New Year’s Eve parties. Whether you choose to keep it casual, party it up hotel style or just ring in 2010 with the one you love, Chicago offers plenty of options.

Playboy’s Official New Year’s Eve party isn’t happening inside a too-crowded house or nightclub, but rather at the glamorous Hilton Chicago, the place to wine, dine and dance all night long for true A-listers. Playboy bunnies and celebrity guest Pitbull (aka Mr. 305) will also be on the guestlist. You don't want to miss this event!

A four hour open bar will be available to keep the party moving and with over 40 servers and bartenders you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the New Year comfortably. Count down with a glass of champagne in hand and when the clock strikes twelve, revel in a midnight confetti storm.

The Westin combines downtown sophistication with nightlife energy. This New Year’s Eve they host a special party by teaming up with KISS 103.5 to bring you one of Chicago's top New Year's Eve soirees.

"We were told that our party last year was the best ever," boasts the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, referring to their New Year's Eve 2009 event. "Why mess with a good thing?" Well, we couldn't agree more.

Many cities and towns in the United States, in imitation of the famous "ball drop" conducted in Times Square, similarly drop other items on New Year's Eve. Read more to find out what other objects are dropped in celebration of the New Year around the U.S.

Everyone knows that the best New Year's tickets sell out early. You may think you have all the time in the world, that you'll be able to do it all last minute. But, sadly, you are mistaken, and the truth becomes evident: the earlier you get your tickets, the better.

New Year's Eve is the most celebrated in the world, and you swear every time that this one will be “the best ever!” But why wasn’t it “the best”? Maybe it didn’t live up to your expectations because you do the predictable every year...? Try something new!

So the dress is bought, the shoes picked out. You know what hairstyle you’ll be wearing and your nail (and eyebrow waxing) appointment was scheduled six months ago. Follow these simple tips and look beautiful on the big night out.