Tahoe's New Year's Eve celebrations run the gamut - from quaint and quiet, to family-friendly, fireworks and full-scale party time. For those trying to decide, Tahoe TV pulled together this quick list of a few top picks to consider New Year's Eve.  

Resort at Squaw Creek
Resort at Squaw Creek’s New Year’s Eve Party offers something for all ages
. Resort at Squaw Creek™ offers a Tahoe New Year’s Eve gala that brings together an expansive gourmet buffet, music, family-friendly options with a supervised children’s movie and play room, late night appetizers and two balloon drops with sparking wine and cider to ring in 2013.  The event, which takes place in the Grand Sierra Ballroom, begins at 7 p.m. and runs $76 for adults, $26 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3-and-under.   Prices are plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling 530.581.6615.
“We pull out all the stops for our New Year’s Eve dinner buffet,” said Jason Friendy, executive chef at Resort at Squaw Creek.  “We invite everyone to come hungry.”
For a complete menu visit www.magicalsquawcreek.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Jake's On The Lake

Come early with the family for an Ala Carte menu, or come later for a 3-Course Prix Fixe dinner and ring in 2013 with a countdown to midnight, party favors, a champagne toast, and dancing. For more information, menus and reservations, click here or visit www.jakestahoe.com.

Northstar's Fire & Ice Celebration
Ring in the New Year at Northstar California during our annual Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Celebration - it's guaranteed fun for all ages!  There will be a DJ, live music, a spectacular Fireworks show, s'mores, drink specials, shopping, dining, ice skating and more! For details, visit www.northstarcalifornia.com.

Palisades Tahoe - Fireworks, East Coast Toast, Late Night
Ring in the new year with your family at Palisades Tahoe's High Camp. Ride the Aerial Tram to a buffet dinner and an East Coast toast at 9pm. Dinner starts at 6pm and reservations are required. For menus and more information, visit http://www.squaw.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/east-coast-toast-high-...
For 21 and older, stumble to the Olympic House for a rockin' party with live music in Plaza Bar and a DJ in Bar One.
For more, visit www.squaw.com.

Crystal Bay Casino - Stay, Play, Party
The Crystal Bay Casino, hailed as the 'epicenter of entertainment' on Tahoe's North Shore, is a one-stop spot for New Year's Eve. Dine in style at the Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster House, hit the tables or slots for some gaming action, and dance the night away with one of the year's most popular pastimes, the Crystal Bay New Year's Party, featuring Jackie Greene and his band. You can also grab a room at the boutique Border House, just next door. For more info, tickets, and reservations, visit www.crystalbaycasino.com.

Gar Woods, Caliente', Bar of America, Riva Grill
The quadrangle of good times in Tahoe. Each of these four spots offers a complete New Year's Eve mix, including dinner specials, dancing, party favors and more! Pick the most convenient spot for you…
Truckee - Bar of America (www.barofamerica.com)
Carnelian Bay/North Shore - Gar Woods (www.garwoods.com)
Kings Beach/North Shore - Caliente' (www.calientetahoe.com)
South Shore - Riva Grill (www.rivagrill.com)

Wherever you end up, please remember to be safe and don't drink and drive!

Happy New Year!