When it comes to romancing your spouse or significant other for an upcoming anniversary, you have an almost limitless range of options in New York, especially in the city. Between its swanky Manhattan restaurants, romantic sights and endless entertainment, deciding what to do from so many options is the only hard choice you'll have to make.
Romance With a View
Share a romantic moment with your spouse or partner on your anniversary at one of New York's best spots to take in a view of the city. No spot is more iconic than the Empire State Building. The view is incomparable, but the constant crowds can make it a less than romantic experience. Your best bet is to go very late at night within the last hour the deck is open, which closes at 2 a.m. daily, as of publication. There are usually very few people there at that time, allowing you and your partner to enjoy a more intimate experience. Another amazing rooftop view is at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, which is comprised of three different deck tiers. You don't have to worry about any long lines, as the tickets are for specific times. Try to go as the sun is setting over the city for a breathtaking sight.
Romantic Evening Cruise
Reserve seats on a romantic dinner cruise for your anniversary that will take you down the Hudson to the New York Harbor and the East River. One cruise to check out is the Bateaux New York, a stylish tour boat that features a dining space enclosed completely in glass for a 360-degree view. The Bateaux New York, which departs from Chelsea Piers, offers a two-hour, three-course dinner cruise with a live band and a dance floor so you can dance the night away. Another cruise to consider is World Yacht, which leaves from Pier 81, takes passengers on a three-hour dinner cruise from the Hudson to the East River and under the Brooklyn Bridge, giving you and your partner a spectacular view of the city. The cruise includes a four-course meal and live band or DJ entertainment.
Love and Culture
New York City has cultural offerings left and right and many are ideal for celebrating an anniversary. Get dressed up for an evening of live jazz. At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, a stylish, intimate jazz club overlooking Central Park, you and your partner can enjoy soul food while listening to world-class musicians. Snag tickets to see the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, or head to the theater district to see the hottest new Broadway show. After the show, grab dinner at one of the many restaurants overlooking Times Square. You could also pack a picnic to enjoy a romantic lunch on the grounds of The Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park, a medieval-style castle and branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You and your partner can stroll through the castle to view historic European tapestries and sculptures, or take a walk hand-in-hand through the gardens.
Upstate New York Getaway
Get out of the city and whisk your spouse or partner away to a romantic getaway in upstate New York. Head to wine country in New York State's Hudson Valley region and take a private tour of several area wineries. You can stay overnight at one of several Hudson Valley-area bed and breakfast inns, such as the Inn at Twaalfskill in Highland New York, which features Victorian-style furnishings and is close to several vineyards. You could also take a train ride through the scenic Adirondack mountains and rent a cozy, secluded cabin for the weekend, where you and your sweetheart can enjoy uninterrupted romance in a breathtaking setting.
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