Having a Cup and a Debate at the Kavárna Slavia: (Národní at Smetanovo nábrezí, Praha 1; tel. 224-218-493). The reincarnation of Prague's favorite dissident cafe -- reopened in the late 1990s after being closed since 1993 in a real estate dispute -- retains its former Art Deco glory. The cloak-and-dagger interactions of secret police eavesdropping on political conversations may be gone, but there's still an energy that flows with the talk and java at the Slavia -- and it comes with a great view.
Romping Late at Night on Charles Bridge: "Peace, Love, Spare Change" describes the scene, as musicians, street performers, and flower people come out late at night to become one with the bridge. Why not join them?
Enjoying New Year's Eve in Ceský Krumlov: At midnight in Bohemia's Ceský Krumlov, the Na plásti Bridge at the castle overlooking the town turns into a mini-United Nations, as revelers from all over gather to watch and light fireworks, see who can uncork the champagne the fastest, and just plain celebrate.
Exploring Antiques Shops: If you like old stuff, you'll enjoy finding something "out of this world" in many of Prague's antiques shops (starozitnosti) or bookstores selling more-or-less-old publications (antikvariáts).
