How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in NYC

On the most romantic day of the year, what can be better than spending it in the most romantic city in the world? Here's where to take your sweetie in NYC on Valentine's Day.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   The Essex House hotel

   Stay at The Essex House hotel. It's one of the most romantic hotels in the city, located right across the street from Central Park, one of the most romantic places in the world. The hotel is located on 59th Street and Central Park South. Though it is a bit pricey to stay here (one night will cost you about $300) the romantic mood that the hotel's ambiance will put you and your sweetie in will definitely be worth the price! For more information call the Essex House hotel at [phone].

2. 
   Carriage ride in Central Park

   Take an evening carriage ride through Central Park. What could possibly be more romantic on Valentine's Day than an evening carriage ride through Central Park? To make the ride even more cozy, bring your own hot chocolate and ask the driver for a blanket. Now that's romance!
   
   The estimated cost for a carriage ride around Central Park (not including tip) is:
   $34 for the first 1/2 hour and
   $10 for each additional 1/4 hour.
   Call Central Park Carriages at 212-736-0680 for more information.

3. 
   The Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green

   Have dinner at Tavern on the Green in the Crystal Room. It's been a part of NYC for over 70 years, and on Valentine's Day it's one of the most romantic places to be. While all the rooms at Tavern are lovely and something special to see, on Valentine's Day the room at Tavern that just screams romance is the Crystal Room. With its numerous crystal chandeliers, pink brocade walls and the stunning views of Central Park and the garden area, The Crystal Room is truly romantic with a capital R. They even offer a special Valentine's Day Dinner where for $149 per person you get a 3-course meal, a bottle of champagne, complimentary roses and chocolate, and a romantic strolling guitar. You also get to keep 2 Tavern on the Green Champagne flutes.
   
   Tavern on the Green is located on 67th Street and Central Park West.

4. 
   Tiffany's

   Buy a ring at Tiffanys. If you're in NYC and you want to pop THE question on the most romantic day of the year, then you gotta bring your sweetie to Tiffany's. With diamonds of every shape and facet, you're bound to find something that will make your Valentine's eyes sparkle! Tiffanys is located on 57th street and Fifth Avenue.

5. 
   The River Cafe

   Have drinks at the River Cafe. Located right under the Brooklyn Bridge, The River Cafe with its views of Lower Manhattan has one of the most romantic views in all of NYC. It's a perfect spot to share drinks with the one you love and think romantic thoughts. The River Cafe is located at 1 Water Street in Brooklyn.

6. 
   Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel

   Check out the nightclub Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel. If you're the old fashioned type who longs for a romantic evening spent at an old fashioned nightclub, then Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel on Valentine's Day is for you. With its intimate setting and top of the line performers singing old time standards, Feinstein's on Valentine's Day is the elegant way to romance your sweetie.
   
   Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel is located at 61st Street and Park Avenue.

7. 
   Champagne limo ride

   Take a champagne limo ride around Manhattan. On Valentine's Day, what can be more romantic than sitting in the back seat of a stretch limo with your sweetie, sharing a bottle of champagne and taking in the view of NYC! Many NYC limo companies offer several different tour packages that can take you around different parts of the city (some even offer free champagne!). Since there are so many limo companies in NYC, your best bet is to do some research a couple weeks before Valentine's Day and decide which limo service offers the best deal for you.

8. 
   Dinner cruise around Manhattan

   Take a dinner cruise around Manhattan. What could be more romantic on Valentine's Day than being out on the water with your honey, sharing a candlelight dinner, listening to live entertainment and taking in Manhattan's spectacular skyline view. Well, that will be your experience when you take a romantic dinner cruise around New York Harbor. One of the most popular ones is offered by Spirit Cruise Lines. They offer a "Romance on the River" package for $122.98 per person. For more information call, Spirit Cruise Lines at [phone].

9. 
   Staten Island Ferry

   Take an evening ride on the Staten Island Ferry. It's the cheapest ride in NYC (it's FREE!) and it has the best, most romantic, view! For a 25-minute ride you'll get to see the NYC skyline in all its lit up, romantic glory. Now isn't that the best way to spend Valentine's Day? For more information about the Staten Island Ferry, check out their website listed in the Resources section below.

10. 
    Empire State Building dressed up for Valentines Day

    See NYC from the top of the Empire State Building. It's been done in some of the most romantic movies in Hollywood ("Sleepless in Seattle" and "An Affair To Remember" just to name two) and if you want to give your sweetie a piece of NYC, well then the top of the Empire State Building is a great place to be. With an entrance fee of $26 per person and all of NYC in front of you, what could be a more romantic way to spend Valentines Day? For more information about the Empire State Building Observation Deck, please check the website at the Resources section below.

Tips & Warnings

• Since Valentines Day in NYC tends to be bit chilly, be sure to dress warm.
• The best way to get around NYC is with mass transit (subways and buses), taxis or walking.

Resources

• Staten Island Ferry
• Empire State Building

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